This week on The Stack we speak with Corey Stokes from ‘Essence’ magazine. Plus: the closure of Singapore’s most beloved newsstand and the latest iteration of ‘The Monocle Companion’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and welcome to the Stack.
On today's show, I speak with Corrie Stokes from celebrated Essence, a title first published in 1970, and it is self described as a Black women's lifestyle guide.
Also on the show, a preview of the most recent iteration of the Monocle Companion and the future of Singapore's most beloved newsstand.
Enjoy the show.
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We start the Show Talking About Essence, a title founded in 1970, written for African American women.
At the time an overlooked demographic in the world of magazines, still going strong.
I really enjoyed their May June issue.
It was a pleasure talking with Corey Stokes, senior Vice President Creative for the magazine.
Corey Stokes, welcome to the Stack.
What a pleasure to have you here because I've been in love with your magazine recently, essence.
But, Corey, before you talk about your experience at Essence when you started at the magazine, let's talk about.
It's an iconic title, right?
It's been going on since 1970.
And at the time, there was not much in terms of magazines for black women, right?
No, there was none.
When Essence launched, there were magazines that were publications that were starting to cater towards women in general.
Right.