Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson (October 31, 1905 – July 7, 1968) was an African-American mob boss and bookmaker in Harlem neighborhood. The main Harlem associate of the Genovese crime family, Johnson’s criminal career has inspired films and television. Continue reading
Posted in Harlem born, HArlem gangs, Harlem history
Tagged Beer Baron of the Bronx, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, billie holiday, Dutch Schultz, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson, Finley Hoskins, Frasier's Restaurant, Genovese crime family, Harlem, John H. Johnson, Johnson Publishing Company, Lena Horne, Lucky Luciano, Mayme Hatcher, New York, New York City, Rhythm Club, San Francisco Bay, Sugar Ray Robinson
In a historic show of unity, leading African-American media entities are uniting to bring awareness of black buying power to large advertisers and general audiences through the #INTHEBLACK campaign, which launches today. Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, American of African Descent, Media
Tagged #INTHEBLACK, Black Enterprise, Burrell Communications, Cable Advertising Bureau, debra lee, Essence Communications, GlobalHue, Harlem World Magazine, HuffPost BlackVoices, Inner City Broadcasting Company, Interactive One, Johnson Publishing Company, KJLH Radio, National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Nielsen, North Star Group, One Solution, Radio One, Reach Media, Steve Harvey Radio, The Africa Channel, The Root, TheGrio, TV One, UniWorld Group, Vibe Media, Walton Isaacson
The U.S. Postal Service will honor John H. Johnson, founder of preeminent media company Johnson Publishing Company, publisher of EBONY and JET magazines, and owner of Fashion Fair Cosmetics, a global prestige cosmetics brand for women of color, by featuring the legendary publisher and distinguished business leader on a 2012 Forever Stamp as part of its Black Heritage stamp series. Continue reading
Posted in Harlem
Tagged Howard Paine, Johnson Publishing Company, Linda Johnson Rice, President Bill Clinton
Johnson Publishing Co, Inc. announced today the sale of its Michigan Avenue headquarters building to Columbia College Chicago and launched its search for a new home as the legendary publisher opens the next chapter in its history. The move is another step in JPC’s corporate strategy to advance its business plan and serve the current needs of the company. Continue reading
Two publications considered staples in the African-American community for decades now have a line of apparel and accessory merchandise named in their honor. Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. (JPC), publishers of EBONY and JET magazines, recently announced the official launch of branded products through Ebony-Jet Licensing. Continue reading
Posted in Harlem, Publishing
Tagged Ebony And Jet, Inc. (JPC), Johnson Publishing Company
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