I’m not going to lie — a brother has read more than a few issues of Essence magazine. Come on…I know that I’m not the only one. I guess that really speaks to the power of this publication. It’s not just a magazine that has been relevant to black women; it’s also a magazine that has been relevant to black people.
In no small part, this has been due to the efforts of publications director Susan Taylor. Now, after 37 years at Essence, Ms. Taylor is stepping down. She will now focus her time on the Essence Cares Foundation, a organization that encourages black adults to help with the mentoring of at-risk black kids.
I’m sure that a lot of readers will miss the picture of the sister with the braids and broad smile when they open the cover of the magazine but, to know that she is leaving to head up such a great organization should be of consolation to loyal readers.
Congratulations, Ms. Taylor. You are a true media icon.
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