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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...
WATCH: ESSENCE Superlounge Performance: MOLIY
The post WATCH: ESSENCE Superlounge Performance: MOLIY appeared first on Essence.
Entergy Spotlights Black Leadership in Utilities at ESSENCE...
During the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, Entergy proudly took the stage at...
French Manicures Are No Longer Minimal For Black Women
French tips: classic, minimal, and natural. Much like a red lip, the French manicure...
Tia Mowry’s ‘Single Mom’ Comment Sparks Unexpected Backlash...
Tia Mowry is addressing the backlash she’s been receiving for calling herself a...
Black Girlhood, Preserved: The Colored Girls Museum Celebrates...
Tucked away in a three-story Victorian home on an ordinary street in Philadelphia’s...
Venus Williams Confirms She’s Engaged To Actor Andrea Preti!
Congratulations are in order for tennis icon Venus Williams who has gone from girlfriend...
Was This Hyperpigmentation Facial Really Worth It?
When it comes to fading hyperpigmentation, I’ve done the most. Vitamin C serums?...
France Just Declared War on Fast Fashion — Here’s Why It...
Let’s be real, we all love a good deal. Whether it’s a $10 dress or a $5 tee, fast...
Get To Know Robbie Jr., The Ghanian Designer Behind The...
Robbie Junior Kwapong, is a Ghanaian designer from Eygelshoven, a quiet town in...
EXCLUSIVE: Erika Alexander Opens Up To TC Carson In Emotional ‘ReLiving...
Living Single gave us something real: friendship that felt like home, wit that cut...
Serayah And Joey Bada$$ Are Happily Engaged!
One of our favorite prototypes of Black love has decided to make things official. Serayah...
Exclusive: BET+ Drops Trailer For High-Stakes Crime Thriller...
BET+ has released the official trailer for its high-octane crime thriller Dutch...
Lena Waithe Is Back With Season 2 Of The Acclaimed ‘Legacy...
Lemonada Media and Hillman Grad are proud to announce the return of Legacy Talk,...
Traffic Stop Turns Violent: Video Shows Florida Officer...
A viral video showing a Jacksonville, Florida, officer hitting a Black driver during...
The Joe Budden Effect: What Black Creators Can Learn From...
You can say a lot of things about Joe Budden, but stupid isn’t one of them. In fact,...
This Mineral Sunscreen Actually Works For Deeper Tones
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product...
Megan Thee Stallion And Klay Thompson Hit The Gym Together...
Megan Thee Stallion and her NBA boo, Klay Thompson, still have the internet beaming...
Ex-Officer Sentenced To Nearly 3 Years In Prison For Breonna...
Brett Hankison, the former Louisville police officer who fired blindly into Breonna...
Not Everyone Deserves An Invite — And This Viral +1 TikTok...
We’ve all heard the saying, “Everyone can’t come with you,” and depending on the...
This Brooklyn Hair Festival Is Defining Black Beauty On...
Brooklyn has long been considered a melting pot of culture. And on a sun-drenched...
‘It’s Not Over Yet’: Rae Lewis-Thornton And The Ongoing...
This story is featured in the July/August 2025 issue of ESSENCE. Rae Lewis-Thornton...
Serena Williams Glows In Tropical Vacation Photos, Flaunting...
Some of our favorite celebrities have been committed to their fitness goals, and...
ICYMI: Tracee Ellis Ross’s Solo Travel Beauty, And More
Missed the latest in celebrity beauty? No need to fret. This week, inspiration was...
In The Chair With: Sheika Daley
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our...
ICYMI: Jalen Hurts Wears Coach, Marni Appoints New Creative...
This weekend in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. First...
‘I’ve Never Been On A Real Date’ — Tisha Campbell’s Shocking...
Not everyone is lucky when it comes to love, but many people can say they’ve at...
“Our Bare Minimum Is Excellence”: Luvvie Ajayi Jones And...
The panel may have been billed as “Paid the Cost to Be the Boss,” but bestselling...
2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend: How Women’s Basketball Lit...
Indianapolis was the place to be this past weekend as the 2025 WNBA All-Star festivities...
The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ Season 16 Part Two Reunion...
If Part one of the RHOA reunion felt like a warm-up, Part two is where the chaos...
Hard Wig, Soft Life: How To Know If You Have ‘Wig Blindness’
Trends are cyclical, but “beauty blindness” is forever. From “eyebrow blindness”––the...