History of Regina Jones in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 17, 2026

Regina Jones is recognized as a publisher and writer, most notably known for her role as the co-owner of Soul magazine. While details about her career beyond Soul are limited in the provided context, her involvement in publishing positions her as an entrepreneur in the media industry.

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September 23, 1942: Regina Jones Born

On September 23, 1942, Regina Jones, née Nickerson, was born. She later became a publisher and writer, known for co-owning Soul newspaper.

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1965: LAPD Dispatcher During Watts Riots

In 1965, Regina Jones worked as a LAPD dispatcher and recalled taking distress calls during the Watts riots. Witnessing the riots inspired her and her husband to found Soul newspaper.

1967: Quits LAPD to Work for Soul

By 1967, Soul gained popularity, and Regina Jones quit her job as an LAPD dispatcher to dedicate her time to the newspaper, where she became editor-in-chief.

1978: Publication of The Los Angeles Spirit

In 1978, following Soul newspaper, the Joneses published The Los Angeles Spirit, a weekly publication focused on Black communities in Los Angeles, which reached 15,000 copies within its first 12 weeks.

1980: NAACP Image Award

In 1980, Regina Jones received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Woman In Business for her work with Soul newspaper.

1982: Becomes VP at SOLAR Records

After Soul closed in 1982, Regina Jones became the VP of publicity for Dick Griffey at SOLAR Records.

June 2024: Documentary Film Debut

In June 2024, the documentary film "Who in the Hell Is Regina Jones?", co-directed by Billy Miossi and Soraya Sélène, debuted at the American Black Film Festival.

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