Family Circle and Avantages, are which forms of publication?
Family Circle Family Circle is an American home magazine published 12 times a year by Meredith Corporation. It began publication in 1932 as a magazine distributed at supermarkets such as Piggly Wiggly and Safeway. Cowles Magazines and Broadcasting bought the magazine in 1962. The New York Times Company bought the magazine for its woman's magazine division in 1971. The division was sold to Gruner + Jahr in 1994. When Gruner + Jahr decided to exit the US magazine market in 2005, the magazine was sold to the Meredith Corporation.
African American Family B.L.A.C. Detroit magazine is operated by Metro Parent Publishing Group, a Ferndale, Mich.-based company that produces family-focused publications, Web content, events and television segments, and owned by a group of Detroit area business leaders. The free-of-charge publication debuted in April 1999 as African American Parent Magazine, a publication devoted to the needs and concerns of Black parents, grandparents, educators and children. In 2002, the goals and scope expanded. In order to address more topical issues and explore the unique challenges of the total family, the name was changed to African American Family. Its core mission is to inspire and uplift the Black family by celebrating African American heritage, examining trends, highlighting Black culture and shining the spotlight on local leaders and others who represent the interests of everyday citizens. Stories in the publication often have an African centered focus and always strive to heal the community.