I'm not sure that Bryant Gumbel is a complete "shine," unless you're speaking about his choice of relationships. But I do get a chuckle that it's him, not Al Sharpton or someone like that,calling out Ebony.
Back in the 60s and 70s, Ebony was better. I remember, having looked at old ones at my school's library stacks.
I think what concerns some about Ebony and Jet is the fact that serious newsmagazines on the order of U.S. News and World Report or Atlantic Monthly concerning Black issues aren't out there to offer balance. It's similar to what goes on with television.
Media topics are interesting -- I've been a journalist for more than 10 years.
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