Issue #947 Monday, October 20, 2025
Herbert Nipson’s career skyrocketed when he joined the esteemed Ebony Magazine in 1949. Founded by John H. Johnson in 1945, Ebony was created to focus on African American culture, achievements, and issues—an endeavor that Nipson passionately supported. As managing editor and later executive editor, he played a crucial role in shaping the magazine into a significant platform that provided a voice to the African American community during the civil rights movement and beyond.
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