Jet was originally published as a sister publication to Ebony Magazine by John H. Johnson beginning in 1951. It was published weekly and covered art, fashion, entertainment, culture and news related to the African-American community.

This full-text archive is searchable from cover to cover and offers essential historical content, much of which is not available on any other EBSCO full-text product. Articles and cover pages are fully indexed and advertisements are individually identified, ensuring researchers and readers can quickly and accurately locate information. 

Subjects Covered:

  • African-American history
  • Art
  • Civil rights
  • Culture
  • Entertainment
  • Ethnic studies
  • Fashion
  • News and politics