Sister 2 Sister
US magazine
Sister 2 Sister was a monthly U.S. four-color women's magazine devoted to the world of African-American entertainment. Reportedly described as "the African American version of People Magazine", the publication was in circulation between 1988 and 2014.
History and profile
Sister 2 Sister was established in 1988. Jamie Foster Brown was the founder and publisher. In October 2014 the magazine ceased publication and went online. It has since gone offline.
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