AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK MEDIA COMPANY
Originally founded in 1942 by legendary African-American publisher JOHN H. JOHNSON, Negro Digest magazine laid the foundation for EBONY and JET magazines and the modern black media industry. Three years after its relaunch in 2021 -- by award-winning filmmaker, music producer and new media pioneer BAYER L. MACK -- the new NEGRO DIGEST ™ is America's leading black men's magazine for culture, commentary and a diverse selection of female models. Unlike most of our competitors, NEGRO DIGEST ™ is "community driven" not "celebrity driven."
NEGRO DIGEST ™ publisher JOHN H. JOHNSON was called "The Negro HUGH HEFNER" because his publishing empire, which included EBONY and JET, rivaled PLAYBOY magazine in size and in photos of beautiful women.
1948 Letter from Negro Digest Publishing Company to W.E.B. Du Bois
Miss NEGRO DIGEST riding Johnson Publishing Company float during Bud Billiken Day parade (c. 1966-68)
2006 Velocity newspaper interview with publisher Bayer Mack.
Our mission is to encourage a return to the traditional values of faith, family and hard work that made black America great. We cordially invite you to be part of our journey, history and path forward.
NEGRO DIGEST ™
The Only Magazine for Black Men In America
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Bayer L. Mack
Business Affairs: ToTela Mack
Contributors: Asista Toldja, Ron Simmons, Shelton Smith, Urban Warhol
Executive VP of Sales: Kaylee Aebersold
Artists: Antonio Ve, Dhananjaya P
Legal Affairs: RiKaleigh Omosheyin, K&L Gates LLP
Community Outreach: Payton Mack, Fellowship Warriors
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