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OPRAH WINFREY TO HELP HONOR SUSAN TAYLOR: TV mogul part of salute to editor's 37 years with Essence; Diddy, McMillan, McClurkin also on bill.

(December 2, 2008)
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     *Oprah Winfrey is among a number of celebrities due in New York tonight for a benefit honoring Susan L. Taylor, editor-in-chief of Essence magazine.

      Sean "Diddy" Combs, Terry McMillan and Ruby Dee will also attend the gala, which celebrates Taylor's 37 years with the magazine targeted to African-American women.

      Tonight will also serve as a fundraiser for the National CARES Mentoring Movement, which is dedicated to pairing vulnerable African-American children with a caring mentor. The organization, founded by Taylor as Essence CARES, currently operates in more than 50 U.S. states.

       Gospel stars Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin are scheduled to perform. Other notable attendees will include Michael Eric Dyson, Common and the Rev. Al Sharpton.

 

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