Tag Archives: Linda Johnson Rice
New Museum Ensures Black History is Part of the American Story
Black Enterprise is on hand for the groundbreaking of a new museum dedicated to African American history and culture
Barack Obama, Calvin Butts and others take part in groundbreaking for National Museum of African…
By Derek T. Dingle
B.E. Exclusive: New Era for Johnson Publishing with Outside Investment
Sale of stake to JPMorgan Chase allows Chairman Linda Johnson Rice to retain control as she rebrands company
With the capitol investment of JPMorgan Chase to Johnson Publishing, Chairman Linda Johnson Rice sees…
By Alan Hughes
Johnson Rice Steps Down as CEO of Johnson Publishing
Handing reigns to former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, she remains as chairman
Linda Johnson Rice has stepped down as CEO of Johnson Publishing Co. (No. 22 on…
By Sonja Mack
Johnson Publishing COO, President Resigns
More changes at the top for publisher of Ebony, Jet
Johnson Publishing Co. announced Monday that Anne Sempowski Ward has resigned as president and COO…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Amy DuBois Barnett to Helm Ebony Magazine
Johnson Publishing also hires Desiree Rogers to help turnaround company
Johnson Publishing Company announced last week that Amy DuBois Barnett will become the new editor-in-chief…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
No ‘Magic’ for Johnson Publishing Co.
Talks to acquire publisher of Ebony, Jet collapse
Earvin “Magic” Johnson said that talks to do business with Johnson Publishing, the publisher of…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Magic Johnson in Talks to Buy Johnson Publishing
Former NBA player could add legendary BE 100s publishing house to empire
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, retired NBA star and businessman, is in talks to purchase Johnson Publishing…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Update: Ebony, Jet Orders Reorganization to Avoid Layoffs
Johnson Publishing Co. employees told to reapply for jobs
Even before the stock markets began to crash in September, revenue from advertising, circulation, and…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Ebony and Jet to Reorganize Staff
Editorial director to remain with Johnson Publishing Co.
Chicago-based Johnson Publishing Co. announced Ebony and JET magazines will be undergoing a reorganization which…
