The editor calls Elliana Placas `` an excellent addition to our team '' she is a very talented and experienced journalist who has worked in the media for many years '' Davis said she feels readers should still support Essence , but says there 's no reason why the magazine should be immune to criticism . The editor says she remains committed to celebrating African-American women .
The editor calls Elliana Placas `` an excellent addition to our team '' she is a very talented and experienced journalist who has worked in the media for many years '' The editor says she remains committed to celebrating African-American women .