By Shelby Stewart ·Updated August 25, 2023
ESSENCE, founded in 1970, had already established itself as a leading magazine focusing on the lives and experiences of Black women. However, the 1980s saw several key developments that solidified its importance in both the media landscape and within the African-American community. During this period, the magazine’s covers and content reflected the spirit of the era with themes of empowerment and activism, commemorating
