By Okla Jones ·Updated August 9, 2022
Today, we celebrate what would have been the 59th birthday of the iconic actress, singer, and songwriter, Whitney Houston. Prior to her tragic passing in February of 2012, this legendary musician reached the heights of the entertainment industry, winning several awards during her almost 40-year career.
One cannot tell the story of ESSENCE Magazine without including this Newark, NJ-born songstress. Since her eponymous debut album
