In celebration of her 80th birthday today, here are some of Susan L. Taylor’s most inspiring beauty moments.

For its 55th anniversary, 'Essence' magazine is paying tribute to one of its most legendary figures—iconic journalist, mental health advocate, and former editor-in-chief, Susan L. Taylor. Though it’s ...

With trademark braids flowing down her back, a dazzling smile and a positive spirit that became synonymous with Essence Magazine, inspiration and black womanhood for decades, Susan L. Taylor will be ...

For a quarter century, Susan L. Taylor was editor-in-chief and later editorial director of Essence magazine. Over the years, her name and face became synonymous with African-American female strength, ...

This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August 2025 issue, on stands now. There are moments in a woman’s life that feel sacred. This is one of them. To be a part ...

SANTA CRUZ, CA–Susan L. Taylor, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, will be the featured speaker at UC Santa Cruz’s 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation. The convocation will ...

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It’s unfortunate that Linda Villarosa never reached out to interview me for the piece she wrote about me for The Root. Unfortunate and surprising, because I have always been accessible to Linda, who ...

ABC News Linsey Davis sits down with former Essence Magazine editor-in-chief Susan L. Taylor and chief content officer Michele Ghee about this year’s Essence Fest in New Orleans. ‘Not Trump’s dumping ...