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Viola Davis Covers Essence Magazine, Talks “Devastating Experiences” [PHOTO]

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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Michael Baisden

Jun 2, 2011 at 10:30 am

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Beyonce Writes Her First Cover Story For Essence Magazine [PHOTO]

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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BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #99: First Essence Music Festival

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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Mar 8, 2011 at 10:15 am

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Jennifer Hudson Covers Essence Magazine [PHOTOS]

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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Michael Baisden

Feb 25, 2011 at 10:00 am

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J. Hud, Gabrielle Union & More Go Glam For Essence’s Women In Hollywood Event [PHOTOS]

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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Michael Baisden

Feb 4, 2011 at 2:30 pm

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“Glee” Star Amber Riley Channels Chaka Khan For Essence [PHOTOS]

“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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Feb 2, 2011 at 10:45 am

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Fab Or Fug? Angela Bassett’s Cropped ‘Do On Essence Cover [PHOTO]

Angela Bassett shows off a new hair do on the March 2011 cover of Essence magazine. Inside, she tells us why Black women are so fabulous.

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Jan 7, 2011 at 4:15 pm

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Regina King Covers Essence, Talks Boyfriend Malcolm Jamal Warner [PHOTO]

Regina King covers the February issue of Essence. The “Hollywood Go-To Girl” shows off those infamous arms and talks about boyfriend Malcolm Jamal Warner.

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Nov 8, 2010 at 5:30 pm

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Essence Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Resigns!

Angela Burt-Murray, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, resigned today after a five-year-run. At the time Burt-Murray began her resignation process, the magazine was being burned at the stake for placing a white woman at the helm of its fashion department.

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Michael Baisden

Oct 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

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Monica Covers Essence’s “Hot Hair” Issue, Shows Off New ‘Do [PHOTO]

Monica is seen showing off a new look: a shorter cut and new blonde highlights. The special edition will focus on “the unique relationship between African-American women and their hair.”

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Hello Beautiful

Sep 17, 2010 at 3:30 pm

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Gabrielle Union On Negativity: “I Do A Lot Of Therapy”

Though therapy can be a taboo topic, Gabrielle, 38, doesn’t mind confessing that she needs a little help emotionally.

When attending ESSENCE Magazine’s Fierce and Fabulous luncheon, Gabrielle explained how therapy has helped her get out of her own way

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Michael Baisden

Sep 14, 2010 at 12:15 pm

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