Oprah Winfrey and Friends Celebrate Susan Taylor's 37 Years at Essence Magazine !!!

Oprah Winfrey is among a number of celebrities who were 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.

Last night 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 were scheduled to perform.