Ebony ad with Nichelle Nichols (1966)

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It doesn't get much more positive than Uhura! This is an ad from Jet for its sister publication, Ebony. I keep dragging this one out, but it's one of my faves. It also reminds me of the coolest story in show biz! 


You can find the scanned magazine on Google books. The cover article begins on p. 70. The pictures alone are worth a look! 

Greyhound (1967)

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From the Ebony issue with Nichelle Nichols I just posted. Nice representation of "the Dream," but not sure how often this scene happened on actual buses. The kids, yeah. 

Mr. J Cologne & Canadian Club Whiskey

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Greyhound and Chevrolet

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African-American Event - A roundup from EBONY, 1959

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How about an African-American tag please, mods?



( An MLK Jr. endorsement and more inside )

Positive ads with African-Americans

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( Three more behind cut )

Modiano

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White Owl Cigars (1960)

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Okay, we know smoking isn't positive, but it wasn't as big a deal back then. At least the company chose a positive scene of a dad reading to his kids. Awww! Photoshop out the cigar and the image would make a good "Take Time to Be a Dad" PSA. It looks like he's holding one of those Little Golden Books. I loved those when I was a kid! <3

Oprah Winfrey Show Promo (1986)

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Like her or not, Oprah has been a major influence on media, but it may have been difficult to predict that at this point. 

Life, March 3, 1947

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At least they kept it tasteful.