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In this issue

Anniversary Issue, One Love; 49 Years of Empowering Black Women; Cover & Cover Story: Diddy Opens His Heart

Neon Daze

What happens when Tonya Lewis Lee and Satchel Lee, two quintessential New Yorkers who live in the color black, get dolled up in head-turning brights?

Neon Daze

1 min

Breaking New Ground

Civil Engineer Cheryl Mckissack Daniel Grew Up In The Construction Biz. Now She’s A Leader In The Field.

Breaking New Ground

4 mins

What Madam Taught Us

On the 100-year anniversary of the death of Madam C.J. Walker, one of America’s earliest Black female millionaires, her great great-granddaughter, A’Lelia Bundles, reflects on her legacy.

What Madam Taught Us

4 mins

The Family Biz

Vicki Phelps-chancellor Never Dreamed She’d One Day Be An Entrepreneur. Now She’s A Successful Franchisee.

The Family Biz

3 mins

Family Over Everything

Since the untimely passing of his soul mate, Kim Porter, Sean “Diddy” Combs and their children have experienced their share of grief and growing pains. In the aftermath, the self-proclaimed bad boy for life has had to learn that his loved ones come first—and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Family Over Everything

10+ mins

Major Key: Revenue Streams

Want To Secure The Bag? Then Start Looking Beyond Your 9-to-5 If You Want To Accumulate Real Wealth

Major Key: Revenue Streams

8 mins

Date Like A Boss

Being More Intentional About The Way To Find The Right Partner Can Be An Instant Game Changer.

Date Like A Boss

5 mins

The Art Of Mixing Business With Pleasure

More Black women are teaming up with romantic partners in entrepreneurial endeavors, but how do you run a business together without complicating the relationship? We asked four couples to share their secrets for juggling love and work.

The Art Of Mixing Business With Pleasure

5 mins

A Spoonful Of Love

In Honor Of Mother’s Day, Jocelyn Delk Adams Of Grandbaby Cakes Shares Why Cooking Is A Bridge Between The Past, Present And Future.

A Spoonful Of Love

3 mins

In The Room Where It Happens

Media Might Be Ever-changing, But For Gayle King, One Thing Stays Constant—telling The Truth.

In The Room Where It Happens

3 mins

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Essence Magazine Description:

PublisherEssence Communications LLC

CategoryFashion

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyBi-Monthly

ESSENCE is the premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women. With the digital edition, you can experience the fierce, fun and fabulous features you love, wherever you go.

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