Johnson was born on Jan. 19, 1918, in Arkansas City, Arkansas. There were no black high schools in the city, so after he repeated eighth grade instead of dropping out, his mother moved him to Chicago.

John H. Johnson Day will be celebrated from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the John H. Johnson Cultural and Educational Museum, 604 President St., in Arkansas City. The day is a statewide memorial holiday ...

ARKANSAS CITY -- Linda Johnson Rice had not seen the towering sculpture of her father, John H. Johnson -- except for the head -- until it was unveiled Wednesday morning. As she told those who ...

The event marks John H. Johnson Day, an annual holiday honoring Arkansas City native Johnson’s life and legacy as the founder of Ebony and Jet magazines. Till (1941-1955) was murdered at age 14 ...

John H. Johnson was the founder of the Johnson Publishing Company. The Chicago-based company published Ebony and Jet magazines, which became fixtures in Black households across the country.

Nov. 1 marked the opening of the John H. Johnson Commemorative Plaza at the southern end of the Delta Heritage Trail State Park in Arkansas City where Johnson was born. Artist Susan Holley ...

Mr. Johnson must generally remain continuously employed through each vesting date. John H. Johnson, 66, is a recognized leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, with more than four ...