Cover of Ebony Magazine December 1967 featuring the title 'Natural Hair—New Symbol of Race Pride' with images of notable Black men including Sammy Davis Jr. and Harry Belafonte, highlighting cultural themes of the era.
Detail view of the cover of Ebony Magazine December 1967 showing wear and tear, emphasizing the magazine's vintage characteristics and historical significance.
Contents page of Ebony Magazine December 1967 showcasing articles including 'New Football Stars in the Old South' and 'Computer Tutors for Ghetto Pupils', reflecting the magazine's focus on race, culture, and education during the 1960s.
Close-up of a vintage advertisement for Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid, featured in Ebony Magazine December 1967. The label highlights its hand-softening properties while washing dishes.
Collage of prominent Black male figures in Ebony Magazine December 1967, featuring Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte, and others discussing the significance of natural hair as a symbol of race pride.
Photographic spread from Ebony Magazine December 1967 depicting young men wearing natural hairstyles, illustrating the cultural movement surrounding Black identity and pride.
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Cover of Ebony Magazine December 1967 featuring the title 'Natural Hair—New Symbol of Race Pride' with images of notable Black men including Sammy Davis Jr. and Harry Belafonte, highlighting cultural themes of the era.Detail view of the cover of Ebony Magazine December 1967 showing wear and tear, emphasizing the magazine's vintage characteristics and historical significance.Contents page of Ebony Magazine December 1967 showcasing articles including 'New Football Stars in the Old South' and 'Computer Tutors for Ghetto Pupils', reflecting the magazine's focus on race, culture, and education during the 1960s.Close-up of a vintage advertisement for Palmolive Dishwashing Liquid, featured in Ebony Magazine December 1967. The label highlights its hand-softening properties while washing dishes.Collage of prominent Black male figures in Ebony Magazine December 1967, featuring Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte, and others discussing the significance of natural hair as a symbol of race pride.Photographic spread from Ebony Magazine December 1967 depicting young men wearing natural hairstyles, illustrating the cultural movement surrounding Black identity and pride.

Ebony Magazine December 1967 Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte GD Interior

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Ebony Magazine – December 1967 – Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte, & The Natural Hair Cover (Vol. XXIII, No. 2) – GD Interior / Acceptable Condition

This December 1967 issue of Ebony Magazine features a striking cover collage of prominent Black men proudly wearing the “Natural” or Afro hairstyle, including Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte, Lou Rawls, Robert Hooks, Ivan Dixon, Jim Brown, Bill Cosby, Sidney Poitier, and Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). The cover story, “Natural Hair—New Symbol of Race Pride”, explores how a hairstyle became a powerful emblem of Black identity and self-determination during a pivotal moment in American culture.

The magazine is in acceptable condition, with a good interior. There are visible creases on the front cover, marks within, and possible edge wear or rips, but the contents remain complete and legible. Please examine photos carefully for condition reference.
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Highlighted Features and Articles:

Race & Culture

  • Natural Hair: New Symbol of Race Pride by David Llorens – p. 139
    The Afro emerges as a political and cultural statement

  • Wall of Respect – p. 48
    A mural project in Chicago celebrates Black heritage and heroes

  • PRIDE, INC.—D.C.'s Cool Answer to Hot Summers – p. 82
    Community employment program helps curb urban unrest

  • New Trend Toward Black Beauties – p. 164
    Beauty standards shift as darker-skinned women gain recognition

Entertainment

  • Mission Impossible’s Greg Morris – p. 99
    The trailblazing TV star breaks stereotypes with quiet strength

  • Touring the Big Top… – p. 53
    The first Black showgirl shares her life in the circus

  • Stay in Shape and Love It – p. 107
    A singer's tips on maintaining health and grace

Sports

  • New Football Stars in the Old South by Louie Robinson – p. 25
    Integration reaches Southern college football fields

  • Eight Seconds on a Barrel of Dynamite – p. 35
    A Black bullrider takes on the rough world of rodeo

  • Chicagoan Makes Horse Sense Pay Off – p. 132
    Clifford Scott succeeds as a thoroughbred trainer

Foreign & Global Voices

  • Fast-Moving Banker Abroad – p. 41
    Young executive leads operations in Paris for Chase Manhattan

  • Paris Ballet Star – p. 67
    Norman de Joie captivates European dance audiences

  • Peter Abrahams in Jamaica – p. 76
    Exiled South African writer finds peace in the Caribbean

Education & Technology

  • Computer Tutors for Ghetto Pupils by Alex Poinsett – p. 91
    New teaching tools offer promise in underserved schools

Personalities & Profiles

  • The Girl Who Didn’t Give Up – p. 113
    A young woman overcomes polio with courage and purpose

  • The Incredible Life of Monsieur Bullard by Mary H. Smith – p. 120
    A daring, globetrotting war hero with an unstoppable spirit

  • A Challenge for the Guy Smiths by Simeon Booker – p. 146
    The story of Peggy Rusk and her husband navigating an interracial marriage in the spotlight

Departments

  • Speaking of People – p. 6

  • Photo-Editorial: A Taxing Situation – p. 48

  • Fashion Fair: “The Thing” – p. 152

  • Date With A Dish: A Christmas Treat – p. 158

A culturally rich and visually iconic issue, Ebony Magazine – December 1967 captures the rise of the natural hair movement alongside stories of Black excellence in sports, politics, fashion, and global life. A meaningful piece for collectors of Black history and 1960s identity movements.

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