Beauty The Best Brow Gels We've Ever TriedEssence - Jennifer Ford If you didn't know, now you know. In addition to lip liner, brow gel is also on the list of beauty products you never knew you needed until you’ve …
Ben Carson Ben Carson Doesn't Know The Difference Between Oreo And REOEssence - Yesha Callahan One is delicious, the other is not. Ben Carson may know a thing or two about heart surgery, but he apparently doesn’t know anything about real estate, …
Women of Color Ask A Nail Polish Mogul: Kitiya King Spills The Tea On Her Beauty Journey And Service FavesEssence - Shalwah Evans Mischo Beauty founder gives the scoop on her beauty must-haves, and how she nailed it in the polish game. Five years ago when Kitiya King started her …
Women of Color All The Feels: Deployed Soldier Surprises Daughter On Stage At High School GraduationEssence - Tanya A. Christian U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Tillman took a 24-hour flight from Korea to witness his teenage daughter walk across the stage on graduation day. Kayla …
Women of Color These Photos of Your Favorite Celebs On Vacay Will Make You Book A Flight Now!Essence - Danielle Pointdujour Summer travel season is officially here. The official start of summer might not be until June 21st, but some of our favorite celebs just can’t wait …
T-shirts These 9 Biggie Smalls T-Shirts Are Sicker Than Your AverageEssence - Dominique Hobdy Happy birthday, B.I.G! Today marks what would have been The Notorious B.I.G.’s 47th birthday. In his short but impactful 24 years of life, he managed …
Hair Care 9 Hair Mask That Will Give Coarse Hair LifeEssence - Jennifer Ford Thirsty hair drink up. Dry hair is a silent cry for help, and thankfully, brands have heard our cries loud and clear. In response to parched strands …
Viral Videos This Man's Graduation Proposal Got A Standing OvationEssence - Jasmine Grant This grad got an extra special gift in addition to her proposal and we are living. A master’s degree, an engagement, and a viral video created all in …
Mel B Everything We Know About Mel B's Scary Eye ConditionEssence - Jasmine Grant The singer and TV hosts says she was "NOT Ok" despite reports, but is getting the care she needs. This morning, Melanie “Mel B” Brown set the record …
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Donates $500K To Newark High SchoolEssence - Tanya A. Christian Winfrey's generous donation is going to West Side High's Lights On program that keeps students off the street and in a safe environment. Oprah Winfrey …
Women of Color 9 Shimmer Oils To Get You Glowed Up Before Summer HitsEssence - Shalwah Evans You don't have to wait for summer to look like a sun goddess. We don’t have to wait for summer to officially arrive to get that glistening skin that …
Valedictorian Against All Odds: High School Student Named Valedictorian While Homeless, Gets $3 Million In ScholarshipsEssence - Breanna Edwards Tupac Mosley, 17, has plans to attend Tennessee State University in the fall to study electrical engineering. A Tennessee teen is showing that …
Women of Color We Applaud These Black Celebs For Helping To Erase Mental Health Stigmas With Their TestimoniesEssence - Jasmine Grant There's no shame in seeking help to get back to happy and these celebrities are living proof of that. May is Mental Health Awareness month and we’re …
Harvard Business School Ciara Levels Up With Ivy League Acceptance Into HarvardEssence - Sydney Scott The singer has been accepted to the school's Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports program. The singer was recently accepted into the Ivy League …
Women of Color Coach Who Stopped Portland High School Gunman Speaks Out: ‘Instincts Just Took Over'Essence - Breanna Edwards Keanon Lowe, a coach at Parkrose High School, was able to wrestle the weapon away from the suspected gunman before anyone was hurt. A Portland, …
Women of Color Black Travel Vibes: Santorini Needs to Top Your Summer Travel ListEssence - Danielle Pointdujour This island is a must-see when planning a trip to Greece. Ask anyone who is even thinking about planning a trip to Greece and they’ll tell you a stop …
Nipsey Hussle Nipsey Hussle's Sister Officially Granted Custody of His DaughterEssence - Paula Rogo Hussle’s family was recently in court to prevent the mother of the rapper’s 10-year-old daughter from regaining custody. Nipsey Hussle’s sister, …
Women of Color Border Patrol Agent Accused Of Running Over Migrant Sent Texts Calling Migrants 'Subhuman'Essence - Breanna Edwards Border Patrol Agent Matthew Bowen is accused of intentionally running down a Guatemalan man with his service vehicle in December 2017. Prosecutors are …
Women of Color 'The Chi's' Jason Mitchell Dropped By Show And Agent Due To Sexual Harassment AllegationsEssence - Paula Rogo The rising star also lost a lead role in an upcoming Netflix film. The Chi star Jason Mitchell has been dropped from Lena Waithe’s Showtime series …
Play buttonWhoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg's Doctors Said She Had A 1 In 3 Chance Of Dying From Pneumonia ScareEssence - Keyaira Boone They called her condition an “all hands on deck” situation. The doctor’s who saved Whoopi Goldberg’s life visited The View Monday to explain just how …
Women of Color Why Skincare Brands Should Be Developing Products For The Skin Down ThereEssence - Shalwah Evans Some companies are making sure their skincare products cover all of your parts. My skin is hypersensitive. Waxing, shaving, depilatory creams—they all …
Play buttonRihanna The Wait Is Over, Rihanna Teases Her Debut Collection of FentyEssence - James Love It's official. Since the initial speculations back in early January, Rihanna’s joint partnership with luxury fashion conglomerate LVMH, has taunted …
Women of Color High School Students In Brooklyn Are Going To Prom In Style Thanks To These Black MenEssence - Tanya A. Christian One Hundred Black Men and That Suits You joined forces to outfit young Black men in Brooklyn with their prom looks. “I needed one for an interview but …
Women of Color 10 Tech Gadgets You Need to Upgrade Your Travel Life This SummerEssence - By Get ready for your summer adventures with these editor-approved travel tech must-haves. From festivals and glamping to exotic beach escapes, there’s …
Whitney Houston Whitney Houston's Estate Is Planning A 'Hologram' TourEssence There's also new music and a possible Broadway musical in the works. Fans of Whitney Houston are split on social media regarding the news that there’s …
Women of Color The Everyday Dresses You'll Live In This SummerEssence - By Your day-to-day summer dress is a click away. There’s nothing better than a cute, comfy dress (preferably with pockets) that’s easy to throw on and …
Rihanna Rihanna Confirms Reggae-Themed Album 'R9' Is ComingEssence The history-making pop icon offers deets on new album, tentatively titled "R9." Along with making fashion history last week as the first woman to …
Makeup 13 Makeup Looks To Inspire The Bride To BeEssence - Jennifer Ford Must-see wedding makeup for WOC. Ready or not, the wedding season is among us. For most brides, its arrival comes with making tough decisions, and …
T-shirts 7 Bachelorette T-Shirts Every Black Bridal Squad Needs Right NowEssence - Jasmine Grant Get your bachelorette party in formation with these fun bridal squad fits. Brides – do you have an upcoming bachelorette weekend on the books but …
Jada Pinkett Smith Jada Pinkett-Smith Gets Real About Once Having An 'Unhealthy Relationship With Porn'Essence - Jasmine Grant Jada is kicking off another necessary conversation at the red table. The ladies of Red Table Talk are getting together for perhaps one of the most …
