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OUR SACRED ASSIGNMENT
On the occasion of ESSENCE’s 55th anniversary, Susan L. Taylor reprises her beloved column, “In the Spirit”

SUSAN L. TAYLOR: A LIFE OF MEANING AND PURPOSE
Our Editor-in-Chief emerita reflects on mental health in our community, securing our children and leaning into a life of service
By asha bandele

PASSING THE TORCH
Chief Content Officer Michele Ghee honors the past and looks fearlessly to the future—keeping our core mission to uplift, serve and celebrate Black
women unapologetically front and center

ROOTED IN ESSENCE

They were, and still are, the voices we rely on time and time again for inspo when it comes to our tresses. Now former editors share how their time at the publication influenced their hair-fidence

7 mins

Beyond the Price Tag: What Black-Owned Business Want You to Know

As we celebrate the 55th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine this month, we are honoring more than just a milestone, we are celebrating a movement. For more than five decades, ESSENCE has been a cornerstone of culture, community and commerce, amplifying the voices and visions of Black women and the businesses they build.

4 mins

Beyond the Price Tag: What Black-Owned Business Want You to Know

4 mins

The Heavenly Hands

Since 1970, ESSENCE covers and features have made us feel seen and beautiful. Here, we're celebrating the groundbreaking hair and makeup artists that helped bring some of these moments to life

9 mins

RÉSUMÉ RUNDOWN

How four former interns found purpose, power and sisterhood at ESSENCE

4 mins

THE ORIGINAL VISIONARIES

The historical significance of ESSENCE has been evident from the very beginning. Here, we explore the legacy of the publication through its vital engagement with fashion

8 mins

THE FOREVER COVER

From fittings to final frames, the designer behind the custom looks for eight A-list actresses shares how fashion history was made in one unforgettable shoot

3 mins

Beyond the Pages

Before it was a brand, it was a birthright. ESSENCE made space—then made history

7 mins

HOW BLACK ART DEFINED OUR PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

Every year since 1995, ESSENCE’s Festival of Culture has called upon Black artists across generations to capture its energy, spirit and significance—turning each poster into a piece of living history

6 mins

BLACK LOVE, REIMAGINED

Who's afraid of the big, bad biological clock? Not Black women—who are boldly choosing themselves over timelines, tradition and the chase for a ring

6 mins

30 Years of Strength and an Ongoing Fight

Thirty years after Rae Lewis-Thornton became the face of HIV, the disease remains a major threat to Black women. The activist, along with public health experts, explores what fuels the epidemic

9 mins

REWRITING THE RULES OF DESIRE

Since the 1970s, ESSENCE magazine has inspired Black women to talk about sex. Now we're doing even more by reclaiming pleasure and redefining sexuality on our own terms

5 mins

OUR SACRED ASSIGNMENT

ESSENCE's Editor-in-Chief emerita reprises her cherished column

8 mins

BLACK by DESIGN

Pamela Macklin, ESSENCE's former Fashion Director, called together a group of extraordinary Black designers, known and emerging, for a photo shoot celebrating Susan L. Taylor's commitment to providing space and place for Black creatives

4 mins

PASSING the TORCH

Honoring our past. Boldly walking into our future. Our Chief Content Officer, Michele Ghee, pens a love letter to ESSENCE—and to the women we fearlessly and unapologetically continue to serve

2 mins

The Eternal Grace of Patti LaBelle

Music's most enduring icon continues to break barriers, build empires and chase platinum dreams

7 mins

BLACK WOMEN WERE SEEN

For five decades, we've challenged brands to see us intentionally, speak to us authentically and invest in us meaningfully. It wasn’t always easy

4 mins

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Uitgever: Essence-Communications-LLC

Categorie: Fashion

Taal: English

Frequentie: Quarterly

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...