Every December, Essence Magazine publishes a list of the people it deems the most influential African Americans over the previous year. Previous honorees include President Barack Obama, Queen Latifah, Will Smith, Wyclef Jean and lesser known African American CEOs, philanthropists and politicians. This December, the list will feature well-known athlete and Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle.
Essence Communications Inc. (ECI) is the leading media and communications company dedicated to African-American women. For 37 years, ESSENCE magazine, which has a readership of 7.8 million, has been the leading source of cutting-edge information relating to every area of African-American women’s lives. Additional information about ECI and ESSENCE is available at essence.com.
