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#BackToMe: Naturi Naughton Put In Work To Achieve Her New...
Actress Naturi Naughton has transformed her body one set at a time. The mother of...
Jamaican Fashion Finds Its Home At Sweet Like JAM
I’ll ever forget what it felt like to wade into the crystal blue waters of Negril...
Truth Is: Pricing Versus Impact—How Do You Decide What...
“Truth is…” allows readers to get esthetician-backed advice without having to step...
‘The Family Business’ Returns For Season 6 On BET+
The Duncans are back. BET+ confirmed that Carl Weber’s The Family Business will...
Harmonia Rosales Expands Her Vision With ‘Chronicles of...
Renowned visual artist Harmonia Rosales has long been celebrated for reimagining...
Noah Lyles And Fiancée Junelle Bromfield Get Baptized Together
They say a couple that prays together stays together. Sprinters Noah Lyles and Junelle...
Meet The Black Woman Steering P&G’s Multi-Billion-Dollar...
If there was ever a name that was synonymous with hard work and dedication, it would...
Couple-Care: Chaya + Braxton Cook
Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community....
Black Couples Are Skipping Weddings And Investing In Real...
Weddings are beautiful. And as beautiful as they are, they are also expensive. ...
Netflix Confirms Cast For Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get...
Tyler Perry is running it back. The playwright-turned-mogul has officially locked...
WNBA Star Dearica Hamby Is Redefining What Self-Care Looks...
Dearica Hamby is tired, y’all. Not in the way that a good night’s rest can fix,...
TV ads over-represent black people and ignore over-70s,...
Channel 4 's Mirror on the Industry study discovered that despite diversity in adverts...
The 9-To-5 Is Fading — Here’s How Black Women Can Thrive...
The freelance struggle is real. Heck, I’ve been there, and we all know someone who...
‘The Chi’ To Wrap With Season 8 On Showtime
After an exceptional run, The Chi will come to an end with its upcoming eighth season....
SZA’s Makeup Artist Painted By Esther Shares Her Top Glam...
“In The Chair With” spotlights the incredible hairstylists in our community who...
Taylor Russell Channels 1980s Whitney Houston At The Dior...
Taylor Russell is no stranger to short cuts. From her versatile bob to gamine pixie,...
Willow Smith Serves Effortless Edge At Dior’s Paris Fashion...
At Jonathan Anderson’s highly anticipated Dior debut, actress and singer Willow...
MoAD Unites The Bay Area With A Celebration Of Black Art
When the Museum of the African Diaspora reopens its doors, visitors will encounter...
Taylor Rooks Might Just Upgrade Your NFL Seats This Season
For all of the football baddies who go to an NFL game this season, you might spot...
Renell Medrano Enters Her Beauty Era As Supersuite’s Creative...
Renell Medrano has become one of the industry’s most beloved photographers. Known...
Frizz Fest Turns Eight, Holding Space For Black Joy In...
By the time Melanie Fiona hit the stage at Tower Grove Park, the air was thick with...
The Hustle Of Speedy Morman
Speedy Morman is quick on his feet. On a warm afternoon in Pasadena, Morman is filming...
Crystal Reneé Hayslett Takes ‘Keep It Positive, Sweetie’ To...
Crystal Reneé Hayslett is in motion. The actress audiences came to know from Tyler...
Beyond Wealth: Assata Shakur’s Radical Lessons On Money,...
We lost Assata Shakur, one of our remaining revolutionaries and a member of the...
The Moment Is Theirs
They came in as bright-eyed young girls with grown voices. Brandy Norwood from Carson,...
She Was A Millionaire At 28. Now Samia Burton Lives In...
After becoming a millionaire at the age of 28, popular podcaster, producer, and...
College Isn’t The Golden Ticket It Once Was — And It’s...
The conversations around college are changing. I hear them when I talk to my high...
Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Celebrates 10 Years Of ‘Unplugged’
Over the weekend, Hell’s Kitchen Broadway show shared the magic of Alicia Keys’...
MrBeast, Kinigra Deon, And Your Favorite YouTubers Are...
If you’re an over-consumer of content like me, then you’re probably the type to...
Let’s Toast: These Fall Sips Are Giving Flavor, Warmth,...
The leaves are slowly changing from vibrant shades of green to rich hues of red,...
ICYMI: Ice Spice Attends Milan Fashion Week, Dsquared2...
This week in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. Ice Spice...
College Athletes Are Earning Millions — But Most Are Struggling...
I remember years ago watching the “30 For 30” documentary on the Fab Five, where...
Movement, Music, and Memory: A.I.M’s 20th-Anniversary Homecoming...
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham’s annual Homecoming Gala doubled as a launch for the company’s...
ESSENCE Ventures and Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin...
ESSENCE Ventures, the parent company of ESSENCE, and the Office of the Chicago City...
How The 2025 Armory Show 2025 Reframed Southern Narratives
Since its founding in 1994, The Armory Show has been a cornerstone of New York’s...
‘This Is For My People’: Bad Bunny Makes History As 2026...
The biggest stage in American entertainment is about to get some serious Latin flavor. ...
How Assata Shakur Reminded Us Of The Beauty And Power In...
Assata Shakur (born Joanne Chesimard) the political activist, revolutionary writer,...
Rihanna Announced The Birth Of Her Daughter In A Soft Beauty...
Yesterday, Rihanna announced her third child—and first daughter—with partner A$AP...
Former NFL Star Shaun Alexander And Wife Valerie Are Expecting...
Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander is about to be on diaper duty — for the fourteenth...
One Natural’s Hair Guide To Korean Spas
Sauna, body scrubs, and endless infrared light therapy sounds like a dream. Lucky...
I Tried EmFace and Will Never Rely on Plastic Surgery
It’s been hard to admit, but I’ve struggled with my appearance over the past few...
Let’s Talk About Sex: Why More Black Women Are Exploring...
Let’s be real: the presence of technology is all up and through our everyday lives....
ESScent Of The Week: This NOYZ Fragrance Converted An Over-the-Top...
I wasn’t expecting to fall this hard for another NOYZ fragrance so soon, but alas,...
Inside Season 3 Of ‘Reasonable Doubt’: Jax Stewart Returns...
After two gripping seasons, Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt returned this fall with its...
Atlanta Students Make History As The Nation’s First All-Black...
Atlanta BEST Academy’s polo team had never played in an official match before this...
After 100 Years, The Rockettes Finally Have An Official...
When you think about the Radio City Rockettes, you probably picture those famous...
Being Bald Has Been A Pleasantly Surprising Part Of My...
People always ask for the story behind my bald head. I’ve mastered recounting the...
107 Days: Vice President Kamala Harris Opens Up To ESSENCE...
When the elevator doors opened at ESSENCE headquarters, Vice President Kamala Harris...
When It Comes to Building a Fragrance Wardrobe, S.S.K....
Make no qualms about it—fragrance is booming, and has been for the past five years...
Does Beauty AI Care About Black People?
The only absolute we can offer about AI in its infancy is that we are collectively...
10 Podcasts Every Black Woman Should Be Listening To About...
We’re living in the age of information (too much information if you ask me), available...
Meet Rocki: Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Introduce Their Third...
Rihanna is officially a mother of three! The star and her love, A$AP Rocky, welcomed...
Raphael Saadiq’s ‘No Bandwidth Tour’ Is A Masterclass In...
For over three decades, Raphael Saadiq has been celebrated as a versatile multi-skilled...
Tyra Banks Joins ‘Bel-Air’ For Guest Role In Final Season
Tyra Banks is headed back to Bel-Air. The model, actress and television personality...
The Braxtons Return To WeTV With Season 2 This October
The Braxton family is reuniting on screen once again. We TV announced that The Braxtons will...
Cade Cunningham Made His New York Fashion Week Debut With...
New York Fashion Week is no stranger to big debuts, but Cade Cunningham’s arrival...
Crowned Skin Relaunches With Bold New Look And Luxe Formulations
Crowned Skin is stepping into a new era this month with a relaunch that’s set to...
Living Your Best (Love) Life: The ‘Slow Dating’ Trend Could...
Dating today can feel like an Olympic sport. Between swipe culture, endless apps,...
Need Funding? These Grants For Black Women Entrepreneurs...
How many of you are sitting on an idea you’ve had in the back of your mind for days,...
Think Prenups Are Just For The Rich? Think Again
Prenups have long been seen as rich people business. But today, more everyday couples...
Sam Cooke’s Anthem “A Change Is Gonna Come” Finds New Life...
When Sam Cooke recorded “A Change Is Gonna Come” in 1964, he gave the world more...
The Fit Girl’s Guide To Sweat-Proof, Style-Smart Hair
When it comes to wellness, putting in the work on the track, a yoga mat, lifting...
Imani Ellis On Season 2 Of ‘CultureCon Uncut’
In the span of just a few years, Imani Ellis has transformed an idea that began...
Bridging the Unspoken Gaps Between Africa and the Diaspora:...
The Omni Hotel at Centennial Park welcomed an eager crowd of AFRICON attendees Friday,...
Scalp Check: How to Detox Yours After a Long, Hot Summer
After a long, hot summer filled with sweat, sunscreen, saltwater, and slicked-back...
The Year-Round Sunscreen Every Black Woman Needs
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
Siebert’s Exit Deepens DOJ Turmoil As Trump Pushes Case...
Amid pressure to prosecute New York Attorney General Leticia James, U.S. Attorney...
Uncle Waffles Reveals The One Goal That Still Scares Her...
Uncle Waffles might be one of the most recognizable names in global dance music...
Designing For Black Joy: Tech Tools Made By Black People,...
What if technology started with abundance instead of scarcity? What if apps were...
Tabitha Brown Is Not Wrong: How A 9-5 Saved My Life And...
In June 2019, I took the leap. I left my “good government job” to pursue my passion...
ICYMI: UGG Names Mariah The Scientist As New Ambassador,...
This week in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. Kicking...
Let cktrl’s Debut Album “spirit” Calm Your Nervous System
Top cures for a stressful day? Of course, the obvious: prayer and meditation, exercise,...
The Trefoil Returns: Adidas Originals Taps Texas A&M For...
If there’s one thing Adidas is known for, it’s nostalgia. And this time the brand...
Eve Reveals The Romantic Gesture That Made Her Fall For...
Eve’s love story continues to captivate fans who are hoping to ditch the frogs and...
Kahlana Barfield’s Target Line Is Here—And So Is The Conversation...
As of the time of my writing — Sunday, September 21 — I’ve gone on KBB for Target...