Time of Essence — Season 1, Episode 2: Chapter Two: The 1980s
Documentary • 41 min • 1 season, 5 episodes
Episode synopsis
In the 1980s, Black women are thriving both personally and professionally, yet President Reagan's "welfare queen" stereotype poisons America's perception. Essence works tirelessly to portray Black women accurately while also dealing with internal turmoil.
About Time of Essence
This documentary series highlights the ways Essence has informed and reflected Black culture in America over the past 50 years with firsthand commentary from the icons and trailblazers, never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.