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For more than two decades, Dr. Margena Christian met with John H. Johnson to share the hottest stories of the day as a member of the Jet magazine team. Johnson, the founder of Johnson Publishing Company, created an international empire, including Ebony, Jet and Fashion Fair Cosmetics. In 1982, Johnson was the first African-American on Forbes magazine's list of the 400 wealthiest Americans.
In "Empire: The House that John H. Johnson Built," Dr. Christian reveals personal insights on Johnson's passion, personality, and vision for his company. With a foreword by Jesse L. Jackson Sr., rave reviews and a spot at the top of the charts, could a movie deal be in the works?? Download to find out here.
Dr. Christain says she wrote the book to preserve our history, to document our legacy, and to make sure that Mr. Johnson's legacy survives. "We need gatekeepers who look like us to tell our stories. We must speak in our name. We have power."
"Empire: The House that John H. Johnson Built," is available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, via Kindle, via Nook, and on Dr. Christian's website at www.margenachristian.com.
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