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GA HR1377

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Erica Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Essence magazine as the premiere lifestyle, fashion, and beauty publication for African American women
  • Essence launched in May 1970 with a circulation of 50,000 and has grown to a monthly circulation of 1,050,000 and a readership of 8.5 million
  • The magazine won 12 New York Association of Black Journalists awards in 2008 across categories including Investigative, General Feature, International, and Business/Technology
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

Essence magazine; well respected and influential publication for African American women; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/3/2020

Full Bill Text

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