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Essence Communication founded in 1968First publication May of 1970Time Inc. purchased 49 percent of Essence CommunicationsTime Inc. made a deal with Essence Communications to purchase the remaining 51%Editor in ChiefBlount & Hollingsworth failSusan Taylor new editor in chief15 year anniversaryUnsuccessful marketing ventureThe beginning of the music festivalLatino consumersRecognized by BLACK ENTERPRISESSmith leaves EssenceTop 40 Most Powerful African American businessesTime to sell100% BLACK-OWNED AGAINPeriods
In the early 2000s featured mostly black women with lighter skin complexionsThe magazine began to include a greater number of models with darker skin complexions
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