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"Ebony's purpose is to mirror the deeds of black men"

Founder John H Johnson's philosophy was that Ebony should mirror the deeds of black men to "help blend America's black and white communities into racial understanding and mutual admiration".

But in an age where African American celebrity is now world celebrity, what is Ebony's place in the world and where does its future lie?

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