Michele Ghee Named CEO Of EBONY & JET Magazines

Bridgeman Sports & Media has announced Michele Ghee as CEO of the holding company for EBONY and JET magazines. The announcement comes one month after BSM founder Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman purchased the iconic brands for $14 million.

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Ghee will serve as CEO of 1145 Holdings LLC, which holds all assets related to EBONY and JET. The award-winning industry titan is now “charged with creating the vision and activating the strategy for these iconic brands,” according to a recent press release.

EBONY was founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, with JET following in 1951, as publications celebrating and chronicling Black life in America.

“Our brands’ main responsibility will be to focus completely on what our beloved audience wants and needs with bold informed editorial, brilliant content, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded people,” said Ghee in a recent statement. “Paying homage to Mr. Johnson’s legacy means that my team will carve-out and create our own path. We will NOT succumb to the status quo.”

Ghee has more than 20 years of media and entertainment experience. In her career, she has managed more than a billion dollars in revenue for such companies as CNN, A&E, The Weather Channel, The History Channel, and BET Networks. She was also instrumental in the rebranding of Centric as “The First Network Designed for Black Women” and then again into BET Her.

“We are honored to have Michele Ghee at the helm to steward these iconic brands,” said Eden Bridgeman. “With a proven track record over a storied career thus far and a passion to bring her life experiences to Ebony and Jet we are excited at the future she will create. The next chapter of Ebony and Jet’s history will be told for generations to come and having her continue to authentically document, innovate, and uplift the culture will be keys to our success.”