A little over four months ago Essence (a Magazine which caters to the African American community) Editor-in-Chief Angela Burt-Murray made headlines due to hiring a Caucasian Fashion Director (Ellianna Placas). Burt-Murray made it clear to readers that her reason for hiring Elliana Placas was based on her resume working for both O: The Oprah Magazine and US Weekly. Her decision caused an uproar amongst black women and men. Angela has now made headlines again for her choice to resign from the Magazine.
The seemingly sudden news swept the social media networking site Twitter yesterday evening. After five years Angela Murray-Burt decided to leave the publication last July but wanted to keep her decision under wraps. Rumors are circulating that she will be heading to Atlanta, GA with her family. During Burt-Murray's five year run with Essence she launched the Essence Book Club and Hot Hair Specials. While looking for a new editor Essence has hired a former editor, Sheryl Tucker, who resigned in 2008.
Will you still support/read Essence Magazine?
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