I have not had a subscription to Ebony or Essence in years just because I teach at a school that carries a subscription to Ebony, Essence and Vibe.
Here's my take:
EBONY:I agree with what the majority of the posts have stated about Ebony. It is fluff writing. For instance, back in November, the article on White members in BGLOs was terrible. There was not a TRUE reaction to the white presence. I am irked at a lot about Ebony. I am tired of the articles on how Black women should take care of cars, about all of the single dads, etc.
I still read it though
There have been a few good articles but Ebony could be doing so much more. They need to refocus on activism and not celebrities. They can report on celebrities but not EVERY issue. I agree the article on celebrity parents celebrates a type of parent that most of us will not be.
SISTER 2 SISTER SUUUUUUUCKS!! I hate Jamie Foster Brown's coverage of Black Celebrity gossip. It is journalism at its worst. Those interviews are garbage. My 9th graders would ask better questions. PLUS they are too long.
Today's Black Woman: WAY TOO MANY ARTICLES ON BLACK WOMEN and SEX!! I do more than have sex.
Vibe: They really lost me as a reader when Toni was NUDE on the cover. At the time of my subscription, I was in college and this kept me on the forefront of music. Now I could care less who was arrested AGAIN for carrying a gun or driving with a suspended license.