Josefina Bonilla

Who is Josefina Bonilla?

Josefina Bonilla is the founder and publisher of Color Media Group.

Color Magazine, the flagship publication, launched in 1997 and the first hard copy edition came out on January 2008. The magazine contains articles on entertainment, wine, fashion, food, and book reviews, in addition to pieces about business leaders, community activists, and noteworthy interviews with individuals of color.

Color Magazine transitioned from a printed edition to its current online form. This monthly glossy features notable persons of color on the covers and highlights their professional accomplishments. Past covers include acclaimed novelist Chang-Rae Lee, Vinay Mehra, celebrity chef Ming Tsai, and business mogul Russell Simmons of Def Jam Recordings.

In part due to the greater visibility of her roles as publisher and founder, Josefina is regarded by her supporters as one of the fresh and new players in the claustrophobic world known as the Boston media circles. Despite a frosty reception by some of the old guard, she soon became a familiar face on the Boston charity circuit and critical recognition of her magazine soon followed.