American Legacy

American Legacy is a quarterly magazine that covers the subjects of African-American history and culture.[1] The magazine is headquartered in Mount Vernon, NY and was founded in 1995 by Rodney J. Reynolds as a joint venture with Forbes Inc.[2][3] The first issue was released in 1996.[2] The magazine is published by RJR Communications, Inc.[4] which became the full owner of the magazine in January 2009.[3]

The 2007 motion picture The Great Debaters was based on an article about the Wiley College 1935 debate team that appeared in the Spring 1997 issue.[5]

As of 2007, the magazine had circulation of 500,000, 80 percent of which was free distribution via schools, black churches, and other organizations.[4]

References

  1. ↑ ""The Legacy Continues" For American Legacy Magazine". JTuller Associates (Mount Vernon, NY). Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Rodney J. Reynolds to Acquire American Legacy Magazine". Black Profiles. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "American Legacy magazine celebrates its 15th anniversary". Target Market News. September 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Flamm, Matthew (May 14, 2007). "American Legacy Cuts Ties with Forbes". Crains New York Business. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  5. ↑ Sarris, Andrew (December 18, 2007). "I Am Happy! The Great Debaters Gives Me Hope and Joy". The New York Observer. Retrieved June 9, 2010.

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