There’s a lot to be said about ESSENCE in the 00s. On one hand, ESSENCE was the premiere place for Black celebrities, on the other hand, it was an era of a transition of power that left ESSENCE’s true voice and image in the shadows. If you haven’t been watching #TimeOfESSENCE you are truly missing all the tea! Be sure to catch up on past episodes on MAX and watch the finale this Friday 9/15 at 9:00 ET/PT on @owntv!