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Jackie And Doug Christie Close Out Summer With A Lush Vacation...
Jackie Christie may have had her share of drama in headlines this year, but she’s...
American Artist Brings Octavia Butler’s Family History...
Octavia E. Butler has always been more than a writer. Her speculative worlds remain...
From Ibiza To Antwerp: Black Women Are Taking Up Space...
When most people think of Ibiza, they think of pounding basslines, neon lights,...
The Power Of A Second Chance: James Severe’s Journey From...
By 2019, James Severe had rebuilt his life from the ground up. After serving two...
Why Is ‘The Cutting Room Floor’ Receiving Backlash?
Days ago, The Cutting Room Floor host and one of fashion’s most talented insiders,...
My Lazy Eye Almost Made Me Give Up Makeup Until I Found...
For a while, I noticed that my eye makeup was slightly off. Eyeliner was more difficult...
The 5 Heat-Free Hairstyles You’ll Want to Wear All Month,...
By the time August rolls around, many of us are balancing summer’s last hurrah with...
Bold, Black, And Brewing: The Women Behind LA’s Hottest...
How do you take your coffee? Some like it with cream and sugar, others prefer it...
Indianapolis’ BUTTER Art Fair Celebrates Five Years Of...
Each year over Labor Day weekend, Indianapolis becomes home to one of the country’s...
How Black Fathers Can Power Breastfeeding Success
Hey mamas, it’s Black Breastfeeding Week. Here’s what you need to know to navigate...
No Notes: I’m Into Paloma Elsesser’s White Notting Hill...
Supermodel and style star Paloma Elsesser crossed the pond to turn up at Notting...
ESScent Of The Week: Jackie Aina’s “She Was Here” Is the...
Jackie Aina could sell me anything. Fragrance, candles, makeup, skincare…a kidney....
Build Your Back To School Beauty Kit: Black-Owned Edition
The official summer season may not be over until late September, but for many of...
Here’s How A Black Beauty Editor Packs For A 12 Day Trip
As a beauty editor who is always on the move, I’ve learned quickly that nothing...
Clipse Headlines NFL And Roc Nation’s 2025 Songs Of The...
The sound of Sunday (and Thursday, and Monday too) just got way better. The NFL...
EveryStylishGirl’s Nana Agyemang Gets Ready For Sip N’...
Nana Agyemang does everything with intention—including the way she leads her platform...
WATCH: Serayah And Tyler Lepley Connect In The Trailer...
Today, Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Ruth & Boaz, a contemporary reimagining...
Zoë Kravitz’s “Caught Stealing” Press Run Beauty Looks...
Actress and director Zoë Kravitz’s beauty is soft, natural, and feline. And, the...
The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Just Dropped Their Season...
The ladies of Potomac are back—and this time, they’re stepping into double digits....
Atlanta Dream And Cash App Erase $10 Million In Debt For...
The weight of unpaid medical bills, credit card balances, and other financial burdens...
Tika Sumpter Just Released A Skincare Line For Moms And...
Tika Sumpter has worn many hats: actress, author, producer, and podcast host. Now,...
Jimmy Akingbola Reflects On The Final Season Of ‘Bel-Air,’...
Few actors carry the kind of range that Jimmy Akingbola brings to the screen. The...
Kirby On Returning To The South To Create “Miss Black America”...
“I made a million and I never went to Harvard,” Kirby sings urgently on “Miss Black...
Ready, Set, Latch: Breastfeeding Prep For Mamas-To-Be
Hey mamas, it’s Black Breastfeeding Week. Here’s what you need to know to navigate...
When Business Meets Bliss: Why Hotel Washington Is The...
I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some truly exceptional hotels around the...
Pro Makeup Tips From Beyoncé’s Makeup Artist Sir John
Known for painting the faces of Beyoncé, Zendaya, and Serena Williams, renowned...
Four Legendary Managers Inducted Into Negro Leagues Baseball...
Isn’t it funny how history has a way of coming full circle? Fifty years after Frank...
Why Is Everyone Wearing Red At This Year’s U.S. Open?
It appears that red is the color of the moment at this year’s U.S. Open over in...
Why Is Everyone Wearing Red At This Year’s US Open?
It appears that red is the color of the moment at this year’s US Open over in Flushing...
Impact 59 Powered by Entergy Delivers $3.5 Million in Grants...
As the official legacy grant program for Super Bowl LIX, Impact 59 Powered by Entergy...
Zoë Kravitz On ‘Caught Stealing,’ Independence And Thriving...
Actress and filmmaker Zoë Kravitz captivates as Yvonne in Darren Aronofsky’s (Black...
You Don’t Have To Be A Perfect Parent This School Year
For many of us, back-to-school season brings big, and often conflicting, feelings....
Debbie Allen Dance Academy Marks 25 Years With Martha’s...
This summer, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) reached a milestone few arts...
Latto Partners With D’USSÉ To Revive A Roc Nation Tradition
For Latto, celebrating wins has always been part of her journey. Now, the multi-platinum,...
Dear Sharon Chuter, You’ll Live Forever In Our Hearts
It’s an understatement to say that the industry giant Sharon Chuter’s legacy has...
This Brightening Moisturizer Is Safe For Melanin-Rich Skin
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
Invest Fest 2025 Recap
Atlanta pulsed with energy this past weekend as Invest Fest 2025 transformed the...
Trump Moves To Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook After Mortgage...
This story was initially published on Monday, August 25. We are updating the story...
Ciara Says Critics Calling Russell Wilson ‘Corny’ Don’t...
It’s no secret that some people refer to NFL player Russell Wilson as ‘corny,’ but...
Is Naked Yoga The Confidence Boost You Didn’t Know You...
Yoga has become a cornerstone of wellness and self-care routines, offering physical,...
Chelley’s Hairstylist Breaks Down Her ‘Love Island’ Reunion...
At tonight’s Love Island season 7 reunion, all eyes were on Chelley Bissainthe—who’s...
Op-Ed: I Judged Serena Williams For Using A Weight-Loss...
Serena Williams is using weight-loss medication, and people have a lot of thoughts...
Kandi Burruss Surprises Daughter Riley In NYC For Her 23rd...
It looks like Kandi Burruss and Russell “Block” Spencer are on better terms than...
Ayesha Curry Says She Never Wanted A Dream Wedding: ‘I...
Not every married woman fantasized about being a wife before they became one. Ayesha...
Hydrated Hair, Happy You: How to Lock in Moisture That...
When it comes to textured hair, moisture is magic. It keeps our curls defined, soft...
Venus Williams In Luar At The U.S. Open Was Too Good
Aside from being on a winning streak at the U.S. Open, Venus Williams showed up...
“Our Presence Is Powerful”: Ayan Broomfield Honors Althea...
We’ve all experienced that moment at some point in our lives. Particularly as Black...
Trump Threatens To Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage...
After Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa Cook was accused of mortgage fraud last week,...
How See You Later Turned Summer Walker’s Breezy Bowl Set...
Before a single note plays for the audience, there’s already a story unfolding....
How Black Women Can Achieve Olandria’s Bright ‘Love Island’...
Bright under eyes and Black women are officially coupled up. And, for Love Island...
Protected: Redefining the Great Wealth Transfer
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Redefining...
New SCAD Exhibit Centers Around The Late Fashion Titan...
“André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever,” a new exhibition from SCAD Museum of Art...
Steph Curry’s Next Big Move? Google’s Performance Advisor
“Curry with the three!” If you’ve ever watched a Steph Curry (Warriors) game, then...
ESScent Of The Week: Orena Fragrances Gave Us The Vanilla...
Summer fragrance drops always get me excited, but Orena Fragrances really outdid...
More Than Jerk: The Rousseau Sisters Want to Change The...
They’ve hosted royals, elevated island flavors, and now they’re letting you in on...
Jon Batiste On Living, Creating, And The Meaning Of His...
Jon Batiste has never been easy to pin down. A prodigy from New Orleans who first...
Let’s Talk About Sex: What Exactly Is Gooning?
How often do you become aroused by yourself? Earlier this year, we spoke about the...
Gunna Laces Up For First-Ever WUNNA RUN 5K In New York...
On September 3, 2025, Atlanta rap superstar Gunna will trade the stage for the starting...
WATCH: Season 2 Of Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty In Black’ Turns...
Tyler Perry is back with more twists, secrets, and power plays as Beauty in Black...
Serena Williams Opens Up About Losing 31 Pounds With Weight-Loss...
Many have marveled at tennis icon Serena Williams’ weight loss journey, but some...
What We Expect to See On The Runways This Fall
If fashion can tell us who we are, what will the September shows have to say? Fashion...
8 Black-Owned Beauty Brands That Make You Look Good And...
The Temptations once sang, “Beauty is only skin deep.” Yet the best kind of beauty...
WATCH: Tessa Thompson Takes Center Stage In Nia DaCosta’s...
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the trailer for HEDDA, a daring new reimagining...
When The American Dream Turns Into A Nightmare: One New...
For most individuals—irrespective of gender, generation, religion, or ancestral...
All The Details On Pat McGrath’s First Louis Vuitton La...
Back in March, Pharrell Williams’s Louis Vuitton announced the most influential...
Samuel L. Jackson And Wife LaTanya Richardson Celebrate...
So much can happen in 45 years; Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson have built...
Exclusive: ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 3’s New Trailer Teases...
Before Jax Stewart’s next chapter unfolds, ESSENCE is giving audiences an exclusive...
How ESSENCE And Black Women Are Prioritizing Pleasure
This story is featured in the July/August 2025, 55th anniversary issue of ESSENCE....
Angela Bassett’s Twins Celebrate Her 67th Birthday With...
The incomparable Angela Bassett, who just turned 67, is reminding us that aging...
Tracee Ellis Ross Ushers Pattern Beauty Into Its Body Care...
Like many, you’re likely inspired by Tracee Ellis Ross’s take on solo trips and...
Here’s How To Do A Self-Care Staycation This August
If your body has been whispering—or maybe even yelling—that it needs a break, it...
Ciara Gets Real About Embracing Her Stretch Marks
Ciara is a muse to many folks motivated by her coveted relationship “prayer,” endless...
First Look: ‘The Vince Staples Show’ Returns For Season...
Vince Staples is back—and this time, the journey gets even wilder. Netflix has released...
Living Your Best (Love) Life: How To Manifest The Man Of...
Do you have the kind of love in your life that you truly want? If so, blessings...
Sydnee Washington Brings Raw Honesty And Sharp Humor With...
When Sydnee Washington steps on stage, she carries more than a mic—she carries the...