> Syracuse University professor and social commentator, Dr. Boyce D. Watkins gives his view on the recent controversy. -It seems that the world has grown irritated with Essence Magazine for hiring a new white fashion editor. Michaela Angela Davis, a former employee, has blasted the organization for effectively betraying its constituents with the non-traditional hire. She cites mass discrimination that has historically occurred within the fashion industry and seems disappointed that “our space” no longer belongs to us. I certainly empathize with Davis’ point. Davis is a strong and direct black woman (I had her on my show), one who … Continue reading >Dr. Boyce Watkins and Others Respond to the Essense Magazine Controversy