Essence (magazine)
Musician Jill Scott on the cover of the May 2010 issue of Essence | |
| Frequency | 6 issues annually |
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| Total circulation (2017) | 1,055,117 |
| First issue | May 1970 |
| Company | Essence Communications (Essence Ventures) |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Website | essence |
| ISSN | 0014-0880 |
Essence (stylized in all caps) is an American monthly lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture. First published in 1970, the magazine is written for African-American women.