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title: Alum’s New Book Celebrates Black Style Icon
date: 2024-02-06T05:30:00-05:00
author: University of Maryland
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# Alum’s New Book Celebrates Black Style Icon

*February 6, 2024* — by [Karen Shih ’09](/author/karen-shih)


> ‘Miles of Style’ Honors Eunice Johnson, Woman Behind Ebony Magazine and Fashion Fairs

*Milesof Style 02052024 SC 1518 1920x1080 — In her new children's book, UMD alumna Lisa Donaldson Brathwaite '93 honors the legacy of Eunice W. Johnson, who co-founded Ebony magazine and the Ebony Fashion Fairs.*

When Lisa Donaldson Brathwaite’s stylish great-grandmother signed her up to model in a local fashion show, the 5-year-old was scared, but knew exactly where to turn for inspiration: her family’s *Ebony* magazines.


*Lisa Donaldson Brathwaite wears furry coat as toddler — Brathwaite in her great-grandmother's coat (Photo courtesy of Lisa D. Brathwaite)*


*Lisa Donaldson Brathwaite headshot — Lisa D. Brathwaite*



**Sidebar note:**

Want to buy a copy of the book and get it signed by the author? [Meet Lisa Brathwaite and hear her discuss the story](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miles-of-style-a-busboys-and-poets-childrens-book-presentation-tickets-775988501497?aff=oddtdtcreator) at Busboys and Poets, just down the street from UMD in Hyattsville, on Feb. 19. RSVPs are encouraged.

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This is one of a series of Maryland Today features during Black History Month celebrating Terp faculty, staff, students and alums.





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