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How Essence Survived Betrayal, Corporate Control & Scandal #essencemagazine 0 (0)

In 1970, Essence magazine was born out of struggle — a glossy lifestyle publication that celebrated Black women when no one else would. But behind the covers and beauty features was a story of betrayal, lawsuits, corporate takeovers, near collapse, and ultimate rebirth. This is not just a media story. It’s a business thriller. From its turbulent founding and a bitter legal battle between its co-founders, to its corporate sale to Time Inc., to its eventual return to Black ownership under Richelieu Dennis — Essence has refused to die. Even as scandals and industry collapse threatened its future, the magazine [See More…]

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‘His Name Was Bélizaire’: Rare Portrait of Enslaved Child Arrives at the Met 0 (0)

The Met recently acquired “Bélizaire and the Frey Children,” a 19th-century Louisiana portrait with a secret: For over a 100 years, the image of an enslaved child was erased. This is his story. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, boots-on-the-ground and deeply [See More…]