with controversy when the editor-in-chief, Constance C. R. White, announced that the magazine's new managing editor was a white male by the name of Michael Bullerdick. White assured readers that Bullerdick had no control over the content of the magazine and was only to oversee the day-to-day operations of the magazine. In April 2012, Bullerdick parted ways with the magazine after politically conservative views that ran counter to what Essence has historically stood for were discovered on his private Facebook page. In July 2020, controversy rose again when anonymous magazine staffers alleged mistreatment and abuse under the leadership of Richelieu Dennis. In a post called "Black Female Anonymous" on Medium, it is alleged that senior staffers subjected Black female employees to sexual harassment, pay inequity and bullying. Dennis subsequently stepped down and named Caroline Wanga as interim CEO. Editors Ida Lewis (1970–1971) Ruth Ross (1975) Marcia Ann Gillespie (1971–1980) Susan L. Taylor (1981–2000) Monique Greenwood (2000) Diane Weathers (2000–2005) Angela Burt-Murray (2005–2010) Sheryl Hilliard Tucker (2010-2011) Constance C. R. White (2011–2013) Vanessa K. De Luca (2013–2018) Danielle Cadet (2022 - present) References Further reading External links African-American magazines Lifestyle magazines published in the United States Monthly magazines published in the United States Women's magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 1970 Magazines published in New York City Women's fashion magazines Black-owned companies of the United States