The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with John H. Johnson

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with John H. Johnson

11/11/2004; 12/16/2004

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2004.231

Magazine publishing chief executive and corporate chief executive John H. Johnson (1918 - 2005 ) is widely regarded as most influential African American publisher in history. Johnson's publications include Ebony and Jet. He is a Spingarn Medal winner. Johnson’s wife, Eunice, and daughter, Linda Johnson-Rice, continue to retain full control of Johnson Publishing as the only two shareholders in the company. Johnson was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 11/11/2004 and 12/16/2004, in Chicago, Illinois. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 2; Total Tapes: 11; Total Run Time: 05h 20m 06s

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Johnson, John H. (John Harold), 1918-2005

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John H. Johnson, widely regarded as the most influential African American publisher in American history, was born on January 19, 1918, in Arkansas City, Arkansas, to Leroy and Gertrude Johnson Williams. Growing up in Arkansas City, no high schools existed for black students, so Johnson repeated the eighth grade to continue his education. After moving to Chicago with his family shortly thereafter, Johnson attended DuSable High School, where he graduated with honors.After graduating from high scho...