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Five Days Of Black LGBTQ+ Celebration Kick Off In NYC With...
New York City’s Black queer community is coming together for five days of unapologetic...
I’m Dry But My Skin Isn’t—Here’s How Cutting Alcohol Changed...
Hot girls don’t drink. Or at least they’ve scaled back a bit in the interest of...
17 Of Whitney Houston’s Most Iconic Beauty Moments
Sixty-two years ago today, Whitney Houston was born. Raised in New Jersey with a...
Swapping Your Wet Set For A Dry Set? Here’s What To Know
Roller sets, also known as wet sets, are a classic hairstyle at any Black salon....
No Notes: Rihanna Experiments With Maternity Style (Again)
Rihanna is back with another outfit that breathes life into maternity style. For...
Let’s Toast: Black Mixologists Share Game-Changing Tips...
Every July, the world’s best bartenders and mixologists descend upon New Orleans...
Beyond The Pages
This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: 6 Destinations To Glow...
Every August, we celebrate National Wellness Month. It’s an excellent opportunity...
Common Honors His Partner, Jennifer Hudson, Saying They’re...
Rapper Common isn’t letting up when it comes to his girlfriend Jennifer Hudson....
ESScent Of The Week: Rare Beauty’s Rare Eau de Parfum Is...
When Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty announced they were venturing into fragrance, I’ll...
4 Beauty Experts Share Their Top Mental Health & Wellness...
With therapy stigmatized and wellness seen as a privilege, mental health is often...
What I Learned From Dyeing My Virgin Natural Hair For the...
These days, it seems like every Black girl is dyeing her hair. From honey blonde...
Jasmine Tookes’s ‘Everything Shower’ Secret? Drugstore...
Jasmine Tookes recently revealed the secret behind her supermodel skin—and it’s...
Malika Andrews Is Redefining Strength In Sports Journalism
When Malika Andrews sat down to chat with ESSENCE, she was seated in her car. There...
This Founder Created A Self-Care Space For Black Women—Here...
For The Self Care Lab founder, Imani Murray, she didn’t grow up watching women treating...
After Losing Her Sister And Her Marriage, ABC News’s Somara...
The year 2024 shook Somara Theodore to her core. The ABC News meteorologist lost...
Op-Ed: Not Everything Is For The Cameras—Especially Black...
Imagine the most intense altercation you’ve ever had with a close family member....
‘Keep It Private Until It’s Real’: La La Anthony Shares...
Actress and TV personality La La Anthony has been in the limelight for decades,...
Latto’s Apple Bottoms Drop Is Giving Peak 2000s Nostalgia
One year ago, Atlanta-bred rapper and artist Latto was spotted wearing Apple Bottoms...
Phaedra Parks Takes Her Sons On An Unforgettable Cultural...
Phaedra Parks gets the mom of the year award for her recent decision to take her...
What Sun Ra’s Fashion And Music Tells Us About Black Radicalism
Without the jazz musician, poet, and bandleader Sun Ra, the music industry would...
Living Your Best (Love) Life: A 90-Day Formula To Attract...
With Love Island USA Season 7 wrapped, the Tea app buzzing, and cuffing season around...
Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer And Pete Davidson On ‘The Pickup’
In The Pickup, chaos, comedy, and high-octane action collide as Eddie Murphy, Keke...
Chantel Christie Calls Her Mom Her ‘First Bully’ — Then...
Chantel Christie and her mom, Jackie Christie, had a viral moment that had the internet...
Sheryl Lee Ralph Renews Her Wedding Vows With Husband Vincent...
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Vincent Hughes are still going strong, decades later. The ‘Abbott...
WATCH: Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer And Pete Davidson Blend...
The film’s stars discuss working with each other, learning from director Tim Story,...
These Lash Extensions Actually Worked For My Sensitive...
A good set of lashes can elevate or complete an already great makeup look. But the...
Op-Ed: Parents, Being Proud That You Don’t Buy Your Kids...
A Florida-based mom is catching heat on TikTok for proudly sharing that she does...
These Are The Top Scalp Products For Braid Care
For a lot of us, spending more time outdoors and traveling means opting for more...
R&B Singer Monica and Her Beau, Anthony ‘Ant’ Wilson, May...
The boy is mine! R&B songstress Monica surprises her fans by seemingly tying the...
The Price Of Silence: How Avoiding Death Conversations...
I’m going to hold your hand when I say this: we have to be prepared for death. ...
Adulthood Is Ghetto: How Gen Z Is Finding New Ways To Win...
Gen-Z is learning the hard way that being an adult is well, ghetto, to say the least....
Fast Fashion Isn’t Dying It’s Getting Better At Marketing
I imagine that fast fashion is appealing due to the relatability that comes with...
Joy Sunday On ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 The Complex Character...
Class is back in session at Nevermore Academy—the supernatural outcasts of Netflix’s...
Product Of The Week: Dosso Beauty Organic Edge Control
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily,...
Let’s Talk About Sex: 19 Ways To Boost Your Libido Again
Although we hope your summer has been entertaining and fruitful, some of us might...
The Truth About Barrier Repair For Melanin-Rich Skin, According...
As summer rolls in and we start adjusting our skincare routines to match the warmer...
Inside “The Time Is Now: Let’s End HIV In Our Communities”...
On July 23rd, Gilead Sciences presented The Time Is Now: Let’s End HIV In Our Communities...
Why Is No One Dressing Their Age?
Fashion has lost its ability to tell us anything about the person wearing it. Age,...
Are These Lilac Blushes Black Women Friendly?
Since discovering my love for blush a few years ago, I have been on the hunt for...
ICYMI: Keke Palmer’s Lipstick-Matching Hair, And More
It’s the first week of August, we’re deep into summer, and celebrity beauty is all...
Doechii Announces Headlining Tour, ‘Live From The Swamp’
Fresh off a performance at Lollapalooza that had critics and fans alike buzzing,...
WATCH: Spike Lee And Denzel Washington Reunite For ‘Highest...
Spike Lee has officially released the trailer for his latest crime thriller Highest...
The Original Visionaries
In 1968, Jonathan Blount, Cecil Hollingsworth, Edward Lewis and Clarence O. Smith...
Texas Governor Threatens To Expel Democrats Who Left State...
On Sunday, Texas House Democrats left the state in a bold effort to block a Republican-backed...
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...