Angela Burt Murray, Essence Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief recently hired a white fashion director, Elliana Placas, to help run its over thirty (30) year old lifestyle publication; targeted primarily at African-American women. Murray’s decision has caused so much consternation and heavy criticism from Essence readers and members of the black community. Before I get into the legal issues raised in this situation, …
#Model Agreements, #Yetunde Taiwo, ICY PR
After a hard day’s work yesterday, I logged into one of my email accounts only to find a request for my appearance at a casting call today by the talent agency I am signed with. “Uggggh,” I muttered. “I am tired. Can’t make it.” It would be almost a 2hr drive to the city, not one I was willing to …