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HuffPost is for the people — not the powerful. We are empathetic reporters and observers. We hold power accountable. We entertain without guilt. We share what people need to know to live their best lives. If something matters to our audience, it matters to us. Here on LinkedIn, our Work/Life reporters help you navigate the twists and turns of modern careers. You can also find them at https://www.huffpost.com/life/worklife. We are the original internet newspaper, founded in 2005. Now we have newsrooms and editions in 15 countries. We’re truly global, but still feel local. We tell stories in text, video, audio and pictures, and bring them to our audiences wherever they are. We're fast, fun and inclusive. And we'll always make sure you know what's real.

The ESSENCE Brand – We Serve Black Women Deeply ESSENCE Communications is the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 24 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content. With a multi-platform presence in publishing, experiential and online, ESSENCE encompasses its signature magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; as well as live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival. Essence Communications is owned by Essence Ventures, an independent Black-owned, technology-driven company focused on merging content, community and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of people of color.

Since 1945, the iconic EBONY brand has been the leading authority for chronicling all facets of Black American life - not only the tragedies and traumas but the community’s joys and triumphs. With new ownership and leadership, the rebirth of EBONY is resulting in a platform that will be bold in delivering news and information into a digital ecosystem that will celebrate Black culture and lift Black lives through a variety of diverse channels, while paying homage to the legacy of its past. At EBONY, we are committed to uplifting the Black family unit so we, as Black people, can accomplish anything and everything. You are beloved to us. You are responsive and reflective, informative and intelligent, and we desire to celebrate our Blackness and our culture with you. Follow us: @EBONYMagazine on Instagram| @EBONYMag on Facebook