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Oprah, Halle Berry, Taraji and More Celebrate 50 Years of ESSENCE | Time Of Essence | OWN

Essence magazine was, and still is, a staple in Black households around the country. From generation to generation, Essence has shown us elevated Black culture, style, and beauty. OWN Spotlight is thrilled to present #TimeOfEssence. Premieres Friday, August 18 at 9/8c on OWN. Also available to stream on MAX. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN

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Tune into the Final Episode of OWN’S TIME OF ESSENCE EP. 105 Premieres Friday, September 15 @ 9pm ET/PT

In the 2010s, Essence was a household name but is buried in a vast library of Time Inc. publications. Change is on the horizon when Essence is brought back into Black ownership, but external challenges and internal issues test the company's resilience.