American Legacy

For the unrelated tobacco control foundation formerly known as the American Legacy Foundation, see Truth Initiative.

American Legacy was a quarterly magazine that covered African-American history and culture.[1] The magazine was headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, 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 was most recently 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]

The magazine ceased operating sometime between 2015 and 2023.

  1. ^ ""The Legacy Continues" For American Legacy Magazine". JTuller Associates. Mount Vernon, NY. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Rodney J. Reynolds to Acquire American Legacy Magazine". Black Profiles. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "American Legacy magazine celebrates its 15th anniversary". Target Market News. September 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2015.[dead link]
  4. ^ a b 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. Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2010.