Essence

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Essence

MAGAZINE

Lifestyle magazine for African-American women, founded 1969 by Edward Lewis and Clarence O. Smith, circulation one million. Acquired by Time, Inc. in 2005.

Official Website:
http://www.essence.com/

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Edward Lewis Publisher 15-May-1940 Founder of Essence magazine

Gordon Parks Film Director 30-Nov-1912 7-Mar-2006 Shaft

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