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02-09-12

Essence Hires White Fashion Director, Leaves Loyal Readers Asking Why

How will a White Fashion Director affect the 40-year-old Essence brand—the publication that has become a formidable Black American institution? How will long-time subscribers respond—many who include aspiring Black female writers and editors? Najwa says only time will tell. “For... Full Story

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