Essence Continues to Have Problems
Essence magazine continues to suffer an identity crisis. Ever since Time Inc. purchased it, readers have accused the title of not addressing black womens’ concerns and including too many white people, in editorial sections as well as ads.
If that wasn’t enough, in April of last year, a (white) managing editor — Michael Bullerdick — had to be disciplined for posting racist images on his Facebook page. And before that, Constance C.R. White had to repeatedly defend the magazine for hiring Ellianna Placas, Essence’s first white fashion director.
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