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By Janelle Harris Dixon
Janelle Harris Dixon is a narrative journalist, copywriter, and content strategist with more than 20 years of experience covering race, culture, equity, and social justice. Her work has appeared in Essence, Ebony, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, Smithsonian, and more than 50 other publications. She holds a B.A. from Lincoln University and an M.A. in African American Studies from Temple University.
1 min read • Originally published October 12, 2015 / Updated April 12, 2021
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By Janelle Harris Dixon
Janelle Harris Dixon is a narrative journalist, copywriter, and content strategist with more than 20 years of experience covering race, culture, equity, and social justice. Her work has appeared in Essence, Ebony, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, Smithsonian, and more than 50 other publications. She holds a B.A. from Lincoln University and an M.A. in African American Studies from Temple University.
1 min read • Originally published October 12, 2015 / Updated April 12, 2021

Circulation: 1.5 million in print; 1 million online Frequency: Monthly Special issues: Black women in Hollywood (March); careers (April); beauty (May); body and health (July); holiday season (December) Background: Since it was founded in 1970, Essence has been more than a general-interest book to its dedicated readership. It’s been a lifestyle resource, a conversation starter,…

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