December 2022

Goal Here at ESSENCE, we launched a recent article series entitled #ESSENCEApproved. In these monthly-themed articles, the women of Black Girl Magic headquarters share their favorite Black-owned products that you simply oughta learn about.  For November’s #ESSENCEApproved article, Pietrina Love, Director of Sales Activations at ESSENCE, shares how she’s preparing to have fun the vacation season together with her family members.  Hey, ESSIES! I’m excited to share my very own Black-owned holiday gift guide. Gift-giving is my love language, and I take personal pride in introducing my family and friends to Black-owned brands. Nevertheless, my annual struggle is refraining from keeping the gifts for myself! Listed below are a couple of of my faves: Goal Fresh Pawz Death Row Logo Hoodie  Our family’s Standard Poodle was...