Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3 featuring The King Family on the cover, titled 'Keepers of the Dream', showcasing their contributions to civil rights.
Interior page of Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3, listing contents including civil rights, entertainment, health, and achievements, highlighting The King Family.
Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3 featuring The King Family. Cover photo includes Coretta Scott King and her children, honoring their civil rights legacy as "Keepers of the Dream."
Back cover of Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3 showcasing a Virginia Slims advertisement with a model in a striking yellow outfit, promoting the brand's menthol cigarettes.
Close-up view of Virginia Slims advertisement from the back cover of Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3, featuring a model in yellow, highlighting minor damage on the advertisement.
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Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3 featuring The King Family on the cover, titled 'Keepers of the Dream', showcasing their contributions to civil rights.Interior page of Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3, listing contents including civil rights, entertainment, health, and achievements, highlighting The King Family.Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3 featuring The King Family. Cover photo includes Coretta Scott King and her children, honoring their civil rights legacy as "Keepers of the Dream."Back cover of Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3 showcasing a Virginia Slims advertisement with a model in a striking yellow outfit, promoting the brand's menthol cigarettes.Close-up view of Virginia Slims advertisement from the back cover of Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3, featuring a model in yellow, highlighting minor damage on the advertisement.Detailed view of the bottom edge of the back cover of Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3, showing wear and minor tears on the Virginia Slims advertisement.

Ebony Magazine January 1987 Vol 42 No. 3 The King Family GD Interior

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Ebony Magazine – January 1987 – Vol. 42, No. 3 – The King Family Cover – GD Interior

This January 1987 issue of Ebony Magazine honors The King Family as the "Keepers of the Dream," with a powerful feature on their continued civil rights legacy nearly two decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. The issue also highlights cultural, medical, and artistic Black excellence across generations—from rising filmmaker Spike Lee to Pulitzer-winning photographer Moneta Sleet Jr.

Condition: Acceptable

  • Good interior, despite overall wear

  • Creases, marks, and potential minor rips are present

  • Address label intentionally blurred

  • The item in the photos is the exact copy you will receive

  • Comes with a plastic protective covering

  • Combined shipping available upon request

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📖 FEATURES

CIVIL RIGHTS
The King Family: Keepers Of The Dream
By Lynn Norment – Page 25
A powerful profile of Coretta Scott King and her children, continuing Dr. King’s fight for justice through activism, education, and legacy building.

SPORTS
Who Will Be the First Black Head Coach in the NFL?
By Walter Leavy – Page 30
A forward-looking piece on breaking barriers in professional football leadership, years before history was made.

ENTERTAINMENT
Spike Lee: He’s Gotta Have It – Page 42
An early spotlight on the now-iconic director, then a fresh voice reaching for greatness with his debut film.

Billy Ocean: The Man Behind the Voice
By Marilyn Marshall – Page 96
A deeper look at the international chart-topper behind hits like "Caribbean Queen."

ADVENTURE
The Eskimo Offspring of Matthew Henson
By Dr. S. Allen Counter – Page 50
Uncovering hidden family legacies of the famed African-American Arctic explorer.

HEALTH
Half the Size and Twice as Happy – Page 60
A story of dramatic transformation and self-discovery after a 232-pound weight loss.

ACHIEVEMENT
The Artistry of Moneta Sleet Jr. – Page 66
Celebrating the work of Ebony's own Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer.

MEDICINE
Claude Organ Jr.: Super Surgeon – Page 88
A profile of a top Black physician and medical pioneer.

BEAUTY
Beauty '87: A New Look for the New Year
By Alfred Fornay – Page 110

LEISURE
Sun and Fun — Just a Cruise Away – Page 118
Travel features and tips for planning your perfect vacation.

🗂️ DEPARTMENTS

  • Speaking of People – Page 6

  • Letters to the Editor – Page 12

  • Backstage – Page 17

  • Bookshelf – Page 20

  • Fashion Fair: Tropical Oasis – Page 80

  • Date With A Dish – New Year’s Brunch – Page 103

  • Special Feature: American Black Achievement Awards – Page 128

A meaningful and collectible issue that captures the cultural momentum of Black America in the mid-1980s—from civil rights to cinema, health, fashion, and legacy.

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