Time of Essence Premiere: 50 Years of Beautiful Magazine Covers and Black Culture. Thank you Dr. Jennifer Jones Bryant for sharing this awesome info and magazine cover opportunity. Today, OWN debuted the official trailer for its highly anticipated original documentary series, “Time of Essence,” which premieres on Friday, August 18 at 9/8 pm ET/PT. The five-part, one-hour series celebrates the trailblazing magazine that reaches a global community of over 20 million Black women and has revealed some of the past half-century's most captivating and influential covers. Utmost Congratulations Essence Magazine & Oprah, Own TV for your massive successes and collaboration! I've been riveting to your publication and reading (for if not 50 years, close to); As I am 58 next month! and watching OWN with great excitement! I love you forever and appreciate you immensely. God bless you and thank you profusely! in advance and infinitely! HRH Princess Joy (Joy Petrie) Model. Visual Artist. Fashion Desig...