• BET, Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:30 PM

Danielle Wright reacts to the news that Michael Bullerdick, a white male, has been appointed managing editor of Essence by noting that reporters get to write about experiences they have not been a part of all the time: "Though [they] may not have had a near-death experience or ever been unemployed, through research, [they] can accurately tell a story."

Still, she asks "if the hat of an African-American woman is one that you can 'put-on.' Are you able to suggest topics that have been affecting the community for years? Can you reminisce or relate to the stories of historic Black women who overcame struggles and portray them accurately, and make suggestions to ensure that the story is told through a relatable voice?"

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