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Former NBA Star Junior Bridgeman Purchases EBONY Magazine

The legendary EBONY magazine is being revived. Former NBA star Junior Bridgeman reportedly has anted-up $14 million for the famed Black media publication.

Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

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