Posted by | Ray Cornelius

Award winning-actress and all around beauty Kerry Washington covers the new May Issue of ESSENCE. Inside she talks about ending her uberly popular series SCANDAL and why representation matters.

“Olivia Pope has given me the sense that anything is possible,” says Washington.

The television and film star also took to social media to express her gratitude toward the black and white cover that was shot by noted photographer Kwaku Alston.

“My mom was an Essence magazine subscriber from DAY ONE. I’m so grateful to have grown up in a home where Essence magazine was celebrated. And I’m so honored to be covering @Essence Magazine’s latest issue: the #Woke100! On newsstands this Friday.”

CONGRATS KERRY!!

Photo Credits: Instagram/ESSENCE + Kerry Washington