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Ebony Magazine – May 1965 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks Cover (Vol. XX, No. 7) – GD Interior / Acceptable Condition
This powerful May 1965 issue of Ebony Magazine commemorates one of the most defining moments of the Civil Rights Movement: the March on Montgomery. Captured on the cover by renowned photojournalist Moneta Sleet Jr., the image includes civil rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, Mrs. Rosa Parks, Dr. Ralph Bunche, and Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Abernathy, symbolizing the strength and unity of a movement that changed the course of American history.
The item is in acceptable condition with good interior. There are creases on the front cover, marks throughout, and possible edge wear or rips, but it remains a complete and readable copy. Please review the listing photos for a full assessment.
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Key Features and Notable Articles:
Civil Rights
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50,000 March on Montgomery by Simeon Booker – p. 46
Dr. King leads the largest protest rally in the South's history -
The Golden Age of the NAACP – p. 127
Highlights the organization’s most productive decade -
Washington’s Civil Rights Maverick by Simeon Booker – p. 140
A government worker risks his job to help the jobless
Politics, Law & Foreign Affairs
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Should Confessions Be Outlawed? by Alex Poinsett – p. 173
Examining wrongful convictions and legal reform -
Alex Quaison-Sackey: United Nations Chieftain – p. 198
A Ghanaian diplomat presides over the world’s most powerful forum
Profiles & Occupations
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Whirlybird Whiz of the Coast Guard – p. 23
A daring rescue pilot saves lives in high-stakes missions -
Law Student Overcomes Handicap to Win Point – p. 119
A paraplegic student beats the odds to graduate with honors
Education & Religion
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New York’s Avant-Garde School – p. 34
Lincoln School pioneers new educational methods -
My Thirty Years With Father Divine by Ruth Boaz – p. 88
A former follower reflects on a controversial religious movement
Entertainment & Arts
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Preservation Hall – p. 64
New Orleans jazz musicians breathe new life into a fading art form -
Girl On The Go In Paris – p. 100
Marpessa Dawn’s multifaceted success in Europe
Sports
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Big Muddle Among the Big Ones by Robert G. Hunter – p. 106
Boxing’s heavyweight division hits a low point
Health & Humanitarian Work
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Mission of Mercy by Hans J. Massaquoi – p. 149
A Michigan community rallies to save a young African boy’s life
Fashion & Lifestyle
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Best-Dressed Women of 1965 – p. 161
Elegance and effortless grooming define the year’s standouts -
Spirited Styles for Spring – p. 181
Fresh hairstyles for the season -
Fashion Fair: Bride is Star in Formal Gown – p. 185
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Date With A Dish: Delicious Make-Ahead Meals – p. 192
Departments
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Speaking Of People – p. 6
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Photo-Editorial: White Folk, Wake Up! – p. 170
A monumental issue capturing the energy and urgency of the Civil Rights Movement at its peak, Ebony Magazine – May 1965 is a key historical artifact. Ideal for collectors of civil rights history, mid-century journalism, and African American leadership.