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Magazine · New York · Updated October 2026

Essence journalists and editors

2 journalists, editors and producers at Essence. 2 of them have a verified email.

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Akili K. · Writer
New York
•••••@•••• verified
Okla J. · Writer
New York
•••••@•••• verified

Active outlet, status checked October 2026 (source)

2journalists, editors and producers
2with a verified email
100%based in New York
The newsroom

Essence staff

Name and titleDeskCityEmail
Akili K.
Writer
 New York verified Unlock email
Okla J.
Writer
 New York verified Unlock email

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About

About Essence

Essence is a lifestyle publication for Black women, covering celebrity, fashion, beauty and hair.

CelebrityFashionBeauty
Type
Magazine
Status
Active
Based in
New York, New York
Website
essence.com
Staff listed
2

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How many journalists work at Essence?

Media List lists 2 journalists, editors and producers at Essence, and 2 of them have a verified email.

Where is Essence based?

Essence is based in New York, New York. 100% of the staff we list work there.

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