Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

June 28 BFA exposed abuses @Essence demanding removal of C-Suite. July 3 Essence C-Suite surrendered. #ProtectBlackWomen. Petition: https://t.co/bdZAxSHnzz medium.com/@blackfemalean… Joined June 2020

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HuffPost BlackVoices @blackvoices

5 years ago

Several Black writers and editors have used this moment to spur change within their current and former newsrooms. huffp.st/3X8TXoM

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

“We don’t want Essence to fold,” the group said. “But we must fix the systemic brokenness of any Black cultural institution that devalues Black women.” #TakeBackEssence #ProtectBlackWomen nytimes.com/2020/07/02/bus…

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Page Six @PageSix

5 years ago

Every Essence mag exec named in exposé gone after tumultuous week trib.al/nwrqtPu

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#NABJ Headquarters ✊🏾🖊️🎙️💻 📷 🎥 📝 🔈 @NABJ

5 years ago

We're disheartened about allegations of sexual harassment & misconduct at @Essence, @okayplayer, @OkayAfrica. They must move swiftly to rectify the issues & provide remedies, resources, apologies to the women impacted. Change must happen now! More: bit.ly/2ZDXSmi

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The Root @TheRoot

5 years ago

Four days into their effort to #takebackEssence, the collective known as #BlackFemaleAnonymous declares success: bit.ly/3ghXkt4

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

BFA won’t be tolerant of covert gaslighting & bullying on our platforms from operatives within the Dennis family & now former Essence C-Suite. If these abuses continue, we will reactivate our action against Essence Ventures & expose receipts day 6. Stand down. #TakeBackEssence

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Oyinkan @kokothenut

5 years ago

And on day 4 all of their demands were met. Well done to @takebackessence

Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

And on day 4 all of their demands were met. Well done to @takebackessence

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

Hi, @maiysha - We are saddened by your use of the line, “dubious but nevertheless declaring triumph” in your recent piece. It minimizes our victory. We kindly ask you to edit it. We appreciate what appears to be your solitary but you never once reached out to us for comment.

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

We have impact because of YOU. Day 2, Richelieu Dennis out as CEO. Day 4, new CEO Caroline Wanga accepted challenge to fix @Essence toxic work culture. Our petition received 630 supporters in last 24 hrs. Help us keep the momentum going. Sign our petition! chng.it/4P87rtcH

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

“Staffers were angry w/ initial statement accusing anonymous posters of lying. They were even more furious at him for asking why no one checked on him.” We can confirm this. Rich must be removed from operations ⁦@Essence⁩. #TakeBackEssence pagesix.com/2020/07/01/ess…

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

Black Female Anonymous confirms receipt of the removal of Richelieu Dennis as CEO of Essence Communications, @Essence on day 2. Now here is what we need from you, Caroline Wanga @wangawoman as ‘interim’ CEO of Essence by day 5. #TakeBackEssence #ProtectBlackWomen

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Dave + Sam @daveandsammusic

5 years ago

I witnessed many of the experiences shared by @takebackessence in my 5 years there and I stand in solidarity with these women. #ProtectBlackWomen

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

Thank you for being brave, Dave. 🙏🏾

Dave + Sam @daveandsammusic

5 years ago

Thank you for being brave, Dave. 🙏🏾

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

Show us you care about #ProtectingBlackWomen, @theebillyporter just as we believe in #ProtectingBlackGayMen by immediately removing your Essence cover from all of your social channels. #TakeBackEssence chng.it/Pz8hXrWwjs

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

Hi, @theebillyporter have you read our testimonial “The Truth About @Essence”? If so, you are complicit in their optic use of your image & celebrated identity as a Black gay man, to deflect our testimonial released Sunday June 28. #TakeBackEssence medium.com/@blackfemalean…

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Black Female Anonymous @takebackessence

5 years ago

Hi, @wangawoman. As per @Essence’s statement, since Rich assigned you, new Chief Growth Officer, with fixing the toxic workplace culture, we’re addressing you. #TakeBackEssence #ProtectBlackWomen