Should Essence Have Omitted White Male Actors From ‘Think Like A Man Too Cover’?

black community and still not exclude people especially people that cater to black people like Gary Owens. Y’all got it wrong this time Essence and I am disappointed!

Another person added: 

In order to move forward, we have to do better. In this world of mixed races, there is no need for omission. We celebrate all cultures and never let them go unrecognized. Essence wouldn’t be any less of a “black American magazine” if they had included 2 white men. It gives a mislead on the movie, IF in fact Gary and Jerry are still main characters. And the idea of tit-for-tat is immature, to overcome adversity, you do not add to it. #thinkaboutit

Gary Owen, one of the white actors not featured on the cover, defended the magazine, writing on Instagram:

Check out the latest Essence Magazine. Before anyone asks where is @jerrycferrara & myself. 5 guys is what the cover called for. Also the guy in hat is @willpowerpacker he’s the reason any if us guys are in  #thinklikeamantoo So congrats  @romanymalco   @easydoesitdoitealy   @iamterrencej   @kevinhart4real cover looks AWESOME!! me Jerry are currently filming our Bass Pro Shop commercial.

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