recognition and other biometric technology nationwide that was done by senator ed markey jeff merkley. paul are you on a presley of all or do so which i hope gets voted in because it's you know we need that because let's not rely on technology anymore if things come out of the house yes. essence magazine is a cultural staple for african-american women the popular black women's magazine was birthed in 1980 out of a need for journalism that spoke to black issues it elevate the concerns of people of color and fill the void for black women largely left out of mainstream media from its inception as this magazine was well respected largely circulated in the mislead popular edward lewis founding c.e.o. and publisher of essence started the magazine with the republic men seeking to transform the lives of black women and change the media landscape throughout the ebbs and flows and print media essence has remained stable converting not only to digital media platforms but also elevating its key event the essence festival the annual event brings in major corporate sponsors like 18 p.