Time Of Essence - Fridays at 9/8C

The story of a magazine that defined Black style and survived against the odds.

This documentary series highlights the ways Essence has informed and reflected Black culture in America over the past 50 years with firsthand commentary from the icons and trailblazers, never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.

Language
English
Studio
OWN
Genres
Drama
Episodes
17
Views
123K

Episodes on YouTube

  1. Clip 1 · Essence Magazine: The Genesis of Black Style
  2. Clip 2 · Essence Struggled to Get Advertisers in Their Magazine
  3. Clip 3 · How Essence Fest Saved Essence Magazine
  4. Clip 4 · The Real Reason Ed Lewis and Susan Taylor Had So Much Conflict
  5. Clip 5 · Susan Taylor Used the Pages of Essence Magazine to Empower Black Women
  6. Clip 6 · Essence Magazine Vs. White Ad Agencies
  7. Clip 7 · Essence Inspired Black Photographers Everywhere
  8. Clip 8 · There Is NO Other Magazine Like Essence
  9. Clip 9 · Essence Magazine’s Humble Beginnings
  10. Clip 10 · The Birth Of ESSENCE FEST
  11. Clip 11 · Essence Is Met With Increasing Competition In The 90’s
  12. Clip 12 · Vanessa Williams’ Nudity Scandal Was a Publicity Boost for Essence
  13. Clip 13 · Essence: The First Magazine To Ever Feature Oprah
  14. Clip 14 · Essence Magazine REQUIRED Ads To Feature Black Models
  15. Clip 15 · Oprah, Halle Berry, Taraji and More Celebrate 50 Years of ESSENCE
  16. Clip 16 · Essence Was Committed to Authentic Stories
  17. Clip 17 · Jesse Jackson Was Essence Magazines Worst Selling Issue of All Time