Dear ESSENCE Social Team, Far too often Black Creatives in the social space are overlooked. Long hours and thankless nights occur and events come and go without your proper due. This is a message to remind you of your genius and to show our sincere gratitude for everything you do. You highlight Black Culture effortlessly and ensure that we all are able to view and treasure the memories. notrhyann is our GU Social Lead. Also, one of the smartest girls from Hampton who we took right from college and is now shining brighter than ever. lesvargass is our essencefest social lead and works on afropunk — your intent and purpose is felt and heard in everything you touch. We are thankful for you. kelvineunique is our Senior Editor here on social. The prayers, your own spin to captions, your love, your impact is FELT. What a journey that led you to us. So happy to have you. iamalanamarie you came in and got to work. SO STL. SO You. So deserving. socialbysteph with paid? Yes and yes. ...