Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Edward T. Lewis
Essence Communications
1969–Present
1969–Present
Essence Communications
1969–Present
1969–Present
- Industry: Publishing & Print Media
- Era: 1960
Lewis was publisher of Essence Magazine, the first black high-fashion magazine. First published in 1970, the magazine had a circulation of 850,000 by 1988. With the magazine as its base business, Essence Communications has successfully expanded into other media outlets, including television and mail order.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1940
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: Black or African American
- Gender: Male
Education / Military
- Graduate: University of New Mexico
- Undergraduate: University of New Mexico