July + August Cover Star Billy Porter talks activism, choosing himself, and more

9 Moments We Loved At The 2020 BET Awards If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here     TOP STORY   Why Billy Porter Is A National Treasure   At every stage of his nearly 30-year career, Emmy Award winner Billy Porter has challenged norms and bucked trends by showing up and unapologetically showing out as his Black gay self. Tre'Vell Anderson catches up with the man and the myth at a critical moment in our nation's history   SEE FULL STORY   TOP STORY   See Every Artist Performing At The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture   We have reached across genres and continents to provide you with the best virtual experience available for two weekends in a row.     SEE FULL STORY       MORE FROM ESSENCE   Explore These 8 Destinations With Your Family This Summer   SEE FULL STORY   Tabitha Brown Joins ESSENCE Wellness House, Reveals How Veganism Saved Her Health   SEE FULL STORY       Live Uplifted!   SEE FULL STORY   HRC's Alphonso David Talks ESSENCE's Billy Porter Cover, LGBTQ Rights And Liberation   SEE FULL STORY     TRENDING HEADLINES     Felicia Walker Shares The Products In Her 3-Step Skin Care Routine   SEE FULL STORY   Make Your Look Pop with These Bold Handbags   SEE FULL STORY         Billy Porter Wears Custom Aliétte On ESSENCE July/August 2020 Cover   SEE FULL STORY       All The Natural Hairstyles From the 2020 BET Awards   SEE FULL STORY       UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY POLICY YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS MANAGE EMAIL SUBSCRIBE TO ESSENCE © 2018 Essence Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited For further communication please contact: Essence Magazine Customer Service Consumer Affairs 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice.