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Idris Elba covers Essence magazine’s November 2011 issue. He takes off his usual photo shoot suit and gets comfy while playing chess & walking the city streets.
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As one the few national magazines that caters to the African-American audience, Essence Magazine chose Michael Bullerdick, a white man, to serve as its managing editor — a decision many find rather dubious.
Dr. Boyce Watkins questions the impact such a decision could have on Essence’s editorial content and its readers.
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Read MoreThis is not the first time Essence has gotten attention for putting a non-black person in a powerful position.
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Essence magazine features Amar’e Stoudemire and 3 other sexy, single Black athletes in it’s latest August 2011 issue. Inside, Amar’e speaks on his biggest passion.
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Viola Davis covers the August 2011 issue of ESSENCE Magazine. Currently starring in the film “The Help,” she talks about the struggles black women face.
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Raynard Jackson
Essence Magazine used to be the preeminent magazine for Black women in the U.S. They, like many Black publications, have lost their relevance; and in the process become an embarrassment to the very group they claim to target. Essence was founded in 1968 by Ed Lewis, Clarence Smith, Cecil Hollingworth, Jonathan Blount, and Denise Clark. Their initial circulation began
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Beyonce covers Essence magazine’s July 2011 issue. She talks the “year that changed her life” and channels Old Hollywood with dark brows & blonde bouffant.
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Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare)
2121 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
When: July 4, 1995
What: The Essence Music Festival debuted in 1995 and is now the largest festival to celebrate African-American contemporary music and culture in the United States. The three day celebration has always been held in New Orleans, excluding 2006 when it was held in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Jennifer Hudson covers the April issue of Essence, where she talks being a working mom, wedding plans and her 80-pound weight loss. She her two covers here!
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Jennifer Hudson & Gabrielle Union looked AMAZING at Essence’s 4th Annual Women In Hollywood event, where J.Hud was being honored. See the pics of the ladies & more here.
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“Glee” star Amber Riley channels her idol Chaka Khan in the March issue of Essence magazine. The mag is campaigning to have a Khan-themed episode of the show!
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