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Ebony Magazine – November 1968 – Julia Cover Featuring Marc Copage, Diahann Carroll, and Michael Link (Vol. XXIV, No. 1)
This November 1968 issue of Ebony Magazine features a historic and culturally significant cover spotlighting the stars of NBC’s groundbreaking television series Julia—Marc Copage, Diahann Carroll, and Michael Link. With Diahann Carroll in the lead role, Julia marked the first time a Black woman starred in a non-servant role on American network television, introducing a Black family into prime-time TV and shifting representation on the national stage.
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Select Features and Highlights:
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‘Julia’ – p. 56
A behind-the-scenes look at the network television debut of a Black family series, led by Diahann Carroll -
James Cleveland: King of Gospel – p. 74
The rise of gospel’s most successful performer -
The Many ‘Bags’ Of Oliver Nelson by Phyl Garland – p. 108
A versatile jazz arranger, conductor, and composer -
A Crown For King Arthur by Louie Robinson – p. 64
Arthur Ashe's U.S. Open victory cements his legacy -
Black Athlete In Golden Age Of Sports by A. S. (Doc) Young – p. 152
Reflecting on Jackie Robinson’s legacy and the rise of Black athletes -
Black Church Launches Space Factory – p. 33
A Philadelphia congregation ventures into aerospace technology to empower the community -
Experiment In Education – p. 84
A Miami school redefines classroom learning through nurturing and innovation -
A Gold Record Celebration – p. 92
The Gordy family honors its patriarch and matriarch’s 50th anniversary -
The Fultz Quads – p. 212
A sobering follow-up on the once-celebrated sisters -
The Advent Of Soul Toys – p. 164
A new wave of culturally relevant toys enters the marketplace -
What To Do If Arrested by L. Deckle McLean – p. 174
A practical guide to navigating the justice system amid calls for ‘law and order’
Additional Departments:
Photo-Editorial: An Open Letter To A President-Elect – p. 162
Date With A Dish: Top Gamesmanship – p. 196
Fashion Fair: Independence Is The Word In Winter Styles – p. 203
Sew Yourself A Party Dress In Lace – p. 172
A richly diverse issue, this edition of Ebony captures the cultural pulse of late 1968—spanning civil rights, television, gospel, jazz, education, and economic empowerment—all anchored by the breakthrough of Julia, a television milestone. A must-have for collectors of Black history and media heritage.