August 1978 Ebony Magazine – “The New Generation” Special Issue | Black History, Ray Parker Jr., Tony Dorsett
 
 
Ebony Magazine – August 1978 Special Issue
Published by Johnson Publishing Co., this important edition of Ebony magazine captures the voice and vision of a new generation in Black America at the close of the 1970s.
Features inside:
The New Generation: A Special Issue – cultural and social essays by Lerone Bennett Jr. and others.
Black Youth: The Endangered Generation – addressing poverty, education, and opportunity.
Sports Profile: Tony Dorsett – his early career, lifestyle, and million-dollar contract.
Music Feature: Ray Parker Jr. – rise of Raydio on the pop charts.
Illustrated Guides for both the “Older Generation” and the “New Generation.”
Full-page period advertising including Salem Cigarettes, Fashion Fair Cosmetics, and more, giving this magazine a true 1970s time-capsule quality.
This is more than just a magazine — it is a record of Black history, culture, and achievement, and remains a highly collectible item for historians, educators, and vintage magazine collectors.
📌 Condition
Front cover: Moderate wear, with subscription label, light creasing, and edge wear.
Spine: Solid, with light stress and small split near the bottom.
Pages: Intact, clean, with natural age toning.
Back cover: Some surface wear and creasing.
Overall, this copy is in Good vintage condition and remains highly readable and display-worthy.
📌 Notes
Date: August 1978
Original Price: $1.25
Publisher: Johnson Publishing Company
Special Issue: The New Generation