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Black Unemployment Surges To Pandemic-Era Levels In July...
Black unemployment just hit 7.2%, and the first thing I’m going to say is.. it should...
Track Star Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Makes History With...
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is living every sprinter’s dream. The Georgetown, South...
Does Collagen Banking Work? Here’s Everything You Need...
Collagen: the elixir of life and one of the most coveted ingredients in everyone’s...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: A Bahamian Reset For...
There’s an old adage about parenthood and the passage of time: the days are long,...
Health Matters: Experts Say It’s Time To Revisit The Baseline...
Breast cancer doesn’t have a specific age associated with it. Solis Mammography,...
Rides N’ School Supplies: A Movement At The Intersection...
In St. Louis, a tradition of mentorship continues to evolve—one where the sound...
Expand Your Horizons: Your August Horoscope Is Here
As you go through a season of self-discovery, use this powerful mantra: “Everything...
Can a Fashion Show Be a Homecoming? House of Aama Thinks...
House of Aama’s return to New York Fashion Week marks more than just a reappearance...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Sincerely Brad’ Trailer Unveils A Bold Love...
In a world caught between ambition and belonging, one couple must navigate love,...
J.D. Williams Talks His Two Decade Career And How He Embodies...
One might think that, being such a recognizable cultural figure like that of Darnell...
No Notes: Joy Sunday Stuns At ‘Wednesday’ Premiere In McQueen
Joy Sunday is leaving her mark on the fashion industry one look at a time. To attend...
Is A Laser Treatment For Hyperpigmentation Really Worth...
As someone with a long history of battling post-acne marks and hyperpigmentation,...
Nourish, Move, Reflect: Your August Wellness Reset
June and July are peak summer. They’re bursting with energy, rooftop parties, cookouts,...
ESScent Of The Week: Prada’s Most Polarizing Fragrance...
I’ve been wearing Prada Paradoxe Radical Essence for the past few weeks, and I wouldn’t...
This New App Connects Women Of Color Facing Infertility...
The world was initially introduced to Reniqua Allen-Lamphere as an award-winning...
Protected: Small Business Support from Nationwide Business...
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Small...
If Not For My Girls: Episode 3 Gets Messy, Colorful, and...
Episode 3 of If Not For My Girls takes creativity to the next level with a colorful...
Tired Of The Labubu? Pick Up Yaito’s Paisley Bear Instead
In the wake of the viral Labubu craze, Black-owned brand Yaito has entered the chat....
Estelle Rises Again With ‘Stay Alta’
It’s been some time since Estelle last released a studio album, but the GRAMMY Award-winning...
Eve Says Her Husband Isn’t The Sole Reason She Lives A...
Eve has become the epitome of a soft life for Black women around the world. The...
Is The Swag Era History’s Most Overlooked Aesthetic Rebellion?
It’s no secret that 2000s fashion has been in heavy rotation for some time now....
Let’s Talk About Sex: Here Are 20 Ways To Have Deep And...
Today is National Orgasm Day, which means it’s time to honor ourselves and our desire...
Dreka Gates Files For Divorce From Kevin Gates After Nearly...
October would have marked ten years of marriage for Kevin and Dreka Gates, but instead,...
“This Wasn’t Supposed To Be Our Reality”: Family Urges...
For Clarence and Ebony Carr, the Fourth of July was supposed to be a carefree day...
Are Luxury Brands In Trouble? What The Downturn Could Mean...
I love a designer bag just as much as the next girl, but in this economy? Yesterday’s...
Menopause Changing Your Beauty Routine? Here’s What Black...
Night sweats, weight gain, mood swings: Menopause. The permanent end to your menstrual...
Health Matters: Here’s What You Need To Know About Fibroids
Fibroids have plagued our community for far too long. According to a recent study,...
WATCH: Bridal Bliss: Noni and DeChaun Went From Island...
The couple, who met in middle school, dish on their love story, the proposal, and...
Kamala Harris Says She Will Not Run For Governor Of California...
After months of speculation about her political future, former Vice President Kamala...
Ludacris and Eudoxie Threw A Barbie-Themed Birthday Bash...
Ludacris and Eudoxie Bridges’ daughter Chance Oyali just turned four years old and...
Mariah Carey Opens Up About Her Co-Parenting Approach With...
Mariah Carey has always been a class act and her grace extends to how she approaches...
The Eternal Grace Of Patti LaBelle
This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August...
Want $25K To Grow Your Small Business? BEVEL’s Grant Is...
Imagine waking up to see $25,000 sitting in your business bank account. For most...
No New Music: Frank Ocean Just Opened An NYC Storefront...
World-renowned musician Frank Ocean has officially opened a New York City storefront...
Atlanta’s ONE Musicfest Returns With Its Biggest Lineup...
This October, Atlanta’s beloved Piedmont Park is about to witness something extraordinary. ...
Product Of The Week: Dr. Barbara Sturm Ceramide Drops
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
Beyond the Price Tag: What Black-Owned Businesses Want...
The New Voices Foundation, an entrepreneur-supporting organization established in...
The New Voices Foundation Is Powering A Movement Through...
Today, community is more important than ever as emerging entrepreneurs have to navigate...
5 Black-Owned EdTech Companies That Are Transforming How...
Edtech is changing fast, but you wouldn’t know it from the headlines. What’s rarely...
Usher’s New Ralph Lauren Fragrance & This Year’s Top Scents
What does Usher smell like? You no longer have to dream. This month, Ralph Lauren...
Shaunie Henderson Reflects On Her Journey From Courtside...
After more than a decade of redefining what it means to be both a public figure...
Expat Diaries: The ‘Third Places’ Black Women Are Creating...
Since 2018, I’ve lived in 10 countries in search of more than just adventure. I...
OP-ED: If The Department Of Education Falls, So Do Black...
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling with devastating implications last week,...
How Inclusive Storytelling Is Finally Having Its Moment
For decades, Hollywood has struggled with authentically representing the spectrum...
WATCH: Senator Angela Alsobrooks on Black Women’s Power...
The history-making first-term Senator talks legacy, purpose and building generational...
Beyoncé’s SirDavis Whisky Is Back—But Not For Long
Kick off your summer soirées in style—SirDavis American Whisky is back with a buzz....
Did JT’s MAC Moment Kick Off A New Beauty Blueprint?
Nothing was ever the same after JT stepped out in a custom chainmail mini dress...
John Legend Shares Heartfelt Update On His Son’s Diabetes...
Finding out your child has a chronic autoimmune disease can be devastating, but...
Garcelle Beauvais Sparks Romance Rumors With New Man In...
Actress and reality TV star Garcelle Beauvais has been spotted with a new man recently,...
The Corporate Ladder Is Dead—And Gen Z Wants Nothing To...
Everything we’ve ever been taught about ambition and success has completely shifted,...
Living Your Best (Love) Life: Are You Afraid Of Dating?...
While we’re deep in the throes of summer, some of us are thinking ahead to “cuffing...
Living Your Best Love Life: Are You Afraid Of Dating? Here...
While we’re deep in the throes of summer, some of us are thinking ahead to “cuffing...
Generations Of Black Women In Politics — Sister Senators:...
When Senators Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware...
Kym Whitley Balances Laughs And Legacy In Netflix’s ‘Happy...
For over three decades, Kym Whitley has moved through Hollywood with an unmistakable...
Shop Tier NYC’s Latest Back-to-Back Drops
Tier NYC has mastered dopamine culture. From capsule collections to perfectly timed...
7 Easy Summer Travel Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
Fitness while on vacation doesn’t have to be difficult and unattainable; instead,...
No Notes: Tracee Ellis Ross Nails It In Jacquemus
Tracee Ellis Ross was spotted on the streets of New York City in an outfit ideal...
Magic Johnson’s Kids Join Him On His Annual Luxury Yacht...
Magic Johnson is dedicated to his annual yacht trips in Europe, which typically...
Tyla Styles Her Own Hair ‘Because Of The Budget’
From “recession blonde” on Beyoncé to Tracee Ellis Ross’s simple slick back, even...
This New Creator Network Wants To Fix What’s Broken In...
If you’ve been paying attention to the creator economy lately, you know it’s been...
ESScent Of The Week: Skinpotion’s Island Muse Is The Tropical...
Summer fragrance season has officially arrived, and Skinpotion‘s new Summer Collection...
Exclusive: Actress Kym Whitley Opens Up About The Secret...
Kym Whitley is glowing through the screen. As she pops up on Zoom for our chat,...
Let’s Toast: Celebrate National Tequila Day With More Than...
Ask almost any imbiber in the U.S. about their favorite way to indulge in tequila,...
Opinion: Jackie Christie And Her Daughter’s Fight Is Troubling...
Let me preface this article by stating that I don’t condone violence of any kind,...
Op-Ed: Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Passing Hurts So Much
For millions of Black Americans, The Cosby Show was a cultural staple that masterfully...
IN GROOV’s New Essence Will Complete Your 2-Step Routine
Growing up in the countryside of Jamaica, holistic esthetician and founder of IN...
Lizzo’s Glamorous Summer Getaway In Europe Is Giving Main...
Artist Lizzo is not letting summer 20205 go to waste and is living it up in Europe....
This Routine Will Help Retain Your Textured Hair’s Length
Textured hair doesn’t grow? That’s a myth. “Growth is happening even when you can’t...
Want Business Coaching From A Super Bowl Champion? Here’s...
When was the last time you sat down with a Super Bowl champion to talk business...
Chic Suits For Summer Are In, According To Cynthia Bailey
Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey stepped out in a chic outfit...
Taylor Rooks Secretly Tied The Knot In A Stunning, Intimate...
Taylor Rooks, a renowned sports broadcast journalist, just got hitched in a star-studded...
Sterling K. Brown And Ernest Kingsley Jr. Highlight The...
The journey of George Washington “Wash” Black begins on a Barbados sugar plantation...
Polo Ralph Lauren Honors Oak Bluffs And HBCU Legacy With...
The sea hums differently in Oak Bluffs. Not with the violence of waves, but with...
Corporate Style Is Actually More Casual Now (Kind Of)
Ah, the glory days of corporate fashion, remember them? Power suits in sharp pinstripes,...
Uncovering The Neglect Of Black Hair In Fashion
The modeling industry has long been known for its exclusivity—often leaving Black...