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Happy Black History Month 🖤

Ebony Jr., a monthly children’s magazine created in the 1970s for Black American children, was published by Johnson Publishing Company, founded by John H. Johnson. The first issue debuted in May 1973, and it quickly became the largest children-focused publication for Black Americans of its time.

The magazine featured educational stories, puzzles, cartoons, and articles centered on Black history and culture. Ebony Jr. was created to give Black American children literature that reflected their culture, history, and lives, filling a major gap left by mainstream media. Within its first month, the magazine generated over 14,000 subscriptions, a true testament to its impact and need.

In 2023, the Ebony Jr. brand partnered with Little Golden Books to introduce a new generation to culturally rich children’s literature.