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Ebony Magazine – June 1967 – Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, and Raymond St. Jacques Cover (Vol. XXII, No. 8)
This June 1967 issue of Ebony Magazine features actors Raymond St. Jacques, Richard Burton, and Elizabeth Taylor on the cover, spotlighting their upcoming film The Comedians—a political drama set in Haiti under the Duvalier regime. St. Jacques portrays a menacing figure in the feared Tonton Macoute militia, marking a powerful role alongside Hollywood royalty Burton and Taylor. The issue explores the film's critique of dictatorship and injustice while also offering a diverse mix of culture, politics, and profiles from across the globe.
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Featured Articles and Highlights:
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New ‘Bad Guy’ of the Movies – p. 171
Raymond St. Jacques stars with Burton and Taylor in The Comedians, portraying a Tonton Macoute enforcer -
Dixie Town Fetes War Hero by Ragni Lantz – p. 27
Medal of Honor recipient receives hometown celebration in Winston-Salem -
‘In’ Groups Of The Big Beat by Phyl Garland – p. 38
The evolving sound and style of leading pop music groups -
A New Crop Of Bachelors – p. 48
Ebony's annual roundup of successful, eligible Black men -
Death Threatens Western Town by Louie Robinson – p. 60
Water contamination and neglect put historic Allensworth in crisis -
Black Vote Revolt In The Bahamas by Lerone Bennett Jr. – p. 68
Lynden Pindling leads political revolution and electoral victory -
Jobs For College Grads – p. 81
The growing demand for Black graduates in technical and scientific roles -
My Conflict With East German Reds by Moses Reese Herrin – p. 94
Former U.S. soldier recounts his capture while aiding Berlin Wall defectors -
Washington’s Red Carpet Diplomat – p. 104
A trailblazing Californian serves in a top State Department role -
MLK’s Tropic Interlude – p. 112
Dr. King retreats to Jamaica to reflect and write -
Aaron Mitchell: ‘Killing Me Solves Nothing’ by Jerry Le Blanc – p. 121
Final interview with a condemned man before his execution -
Baseball Roundup 1967 – p. 128
Noting the rise of Black catchers across Major League Baseball -
Annual Vacation Guide: Expo 67 – p. 140
A travel feature on Montreal’s $800 million World's Fair
Departments Include:
Speaking Of People – p. 6
Photo-Editorial: A Small Awakening – p. 154
Fashion Fair: Cool Capers With Culottes – p. 156
Date With A Dish: Specialties For Campers – p. 164
A richly diverse issue reflecting the cultural, political, and artistic climate of 1967, anchored by a compelling cover story and film profile. Ideal for collectors of Black cinema history and mid-century social commentary.