Ebony Magazine – August 1977 Special Issue "The Black Woman" | Vintage African American History & Culture
 
Step back into history with this powerful Ebony Magazine August 1977 Special Issue, dedicated to The Black Woman. This vintage issue highlights the voices, struggles, achievements, and cultural presence of Black women in America during the 1970s.
📖 Highlights & Features:
The Black Woman: A Historical Perspective by Lerone Bennett Jr.
Are Women “Over the Hill” at 40? by Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor
Where the Black Woman Stands Today by Dr. Joyce Ladner
Essays on sex, politics, relationships, careers, and community leadership
Photographs and features documenting influential Black women of the time, including educators, activists, professionals, and cultural figures
Advertising and period fashion from 1977, making this an excellent cultural time capsule
This issue remains one of Ebony’s most important themed publications, now highly collectible for its historical and cultural significance.
📌 Condition:
Good vintage condition overall
Cover shows surface wear, spine stress, and some edge handling wear (see photos)
Mailing label still attached
Interior pages complete, intact, and legible with mild age-related toning
Binding is stable though shows shelf wear consistent with age
A well-preserved copy for collectors of African American history, 1970s ephemera, or students of women’s studies.
📌 Dimensions:
Approx. 11" x 8.5"
162 pages
📌 Why Collect?
This magazine is more than just a periodical — it’s a primary source document that captures Black history, women’s empowerment, and cultural shifts of the late 20th century. Perfect for educators, researchers, or collectors of vintage magazines and civil rights–era material.