Lips My Top Three Nude Lipsticks Are All Under $15 - EssenceEssence - By Shalwah Evans David Crockett Nude lips are still trending, as seen on the runways of Tom Ford, Pamella Roland, and Fendi. And they’re a great subtle lip when you …
Women of Color New Dress Code Policy For Houston Parents Being Called 'Racist' - EssenceEssence - By Tanya A. Christian A Houston High School is raising eyebrows after its principal sent out a letter to parents earlier this month detailing a newly enacted dress code …
Play buttonWomen of Color ‘Project Runway’ Designer Bishme Cromartie Opens Up During Mid-SeasonEssence - By Avon Dorsey Photo by: Miller Mobley With all of the changes and surprises that have happened on this new season of Project Runway, the heart of the show still …
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Destination Spotlight: Hawaii is the Perfect Domestic Getaway - EssenceEssence - By Danielle Pointdujour 01 Black Sand Beaches Hawaii may make headlines for its pristine powder shorelines, but did you know that the island is also known for its beautiful …
Halle Berry Round Of Applause For Halle Berry's Sexy Self-Care Moment - EssenceEssence - By Jasmine Grant Getty images Halle Berry seems to really have this self-care thing down to a science. The actress and mom, 52, is known to post up on the ‘gram with …
Play buttonWomen of Color Watch Live: Democratic 2020 Candidates Speak At "She The People" Forum - EssenceEssence - By Essence On Wednesday afternoon in Houston, Texas the “She The People” forum is holding its first-ever Presidential candidate forum focused on women of color. …
Women of Color Rapper Bun B Shoots Intruder Who Held Wife At GunpointEssence - By Sydney Scott Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET You’d have to be pretty reckless and dumb to attempt to rob Bun B. Houston’s ABC13 reports that the rapper …
Play buttonJon Dear Everyone, Please Stop Shouting 'Yeah' At Lil JonEssence - By Sydney Scott Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Pencils Of Promise Fans have no chill when they see Lil Jon out and about and the rapper-producer is a bit …
Women of Color 'Survivor: The Destiny’s Child Musical' To Hit The Stage Next Year - EssenceEssence - By Essence Columbia Records Destiny delayed is not destiny denied. Music business mastermind Mathew Knowles knows a thing or two about that. The man who crafted …
Women of Color Bridal Bliss: Yaaas, Love! Edna and Eric's Georgia Wedding Just Dripped With Style - EssenceEssence - By Jasmine Grant 01 Meet The Ryles's Venue: The Greystone Estate, Ballground, Georgia Theme: Rustic Elegance Photography: LaJoy Photography Wedding Dress: Demetrios …
Women of Color White Woman Pulls Down Her Pants, Hurls Racial Slurs At Black Family - EssenceEssence - By Breanna Edwards Given that racist and classy are mutually exclusive, perhaps it is no surprise that a white woman from Springfield, Oregon ruined a Black family’s …
Play buttonWomen of Color Rapper Ace Hood Proposed To His Girlfriend, Wellness Influencer Shelah Marie - EssenceEssence - By Jasmine Grant ExclusiveAccess.net Hats off to Ace Hood for pulling off the proposal of his Beyonce-loving girlfriend’s dreams. The rapper treated his longtime …
Women of Color Watch 'Vivrant Thing:' 'The Lip Bar' CEO Melissa Butler Tries 3 Different Shades On 2 Melanated Beauties - EssenceEssence - By Rachaell Davis The Lip Bar is one of our favorite cosmetics brands on the market, so of course we jumped at the chance to have CEO Melissa Butler put three of the …
Women of Color Nina Parker Explains How She Dug Herself Out Of Depression To Win On TV - EssenceEssence - By Danielle Young This is We See You Sis, an emotionally penetrating video series aimed at celebrating Black women who make an impact online, while digging deeper into …
Women of Color Sylvia Rhone Appointed Chairman and CEO of Epic RecordsEssence - By Essence Nobody does boss moves like Sylvia Rhone. At 67, the Philadelphia-born music industry trailblazer has been promoted to Chairman and CEO of Epic …
Women of Color 13-Year-Old Texas Girl On Life Support Following Middle School Fight - EssenceEssence - By Breanna Edwards A 13-year-old girl is in serious condition two days after being attacked by a group of girls after school. According to KTRK, Kashala Francis told her …
Women of Color 4 Mississippi HBCUs Win $50,000 Campus Improvement Grant From Home Depot - EssenceEssence - By Breanna Edwards Four HBCUs in Mississippi were selected to receive of Home Depot’s 2019 “Retool Your School” grant. The HBCUs – Jackson State University, Alcorn State …
Sean Combs Diddy: My Daughters 'Taught Me How To Treat Other Women' - EssenceEssence - By Joi-Marie McKenzie When Sean “Diddy” Combs marched on the Miami set of his ESSENCE cover shoot with his entire family, including his mother, Janice Combs, he knew the …
Tarana Burke Naomi Campbell, Janet Mock, Tarana Burke and More Celebrities On The Red Carpet At The Time 100 Gala - EssenceEssence - By Shalwah Evans 01 Naomi Campbell Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic 02 Janet Mock Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic 03 Tarana Burke Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic 04 Indya …
Women of Color 9 Going Out Shirts to Rock On That Sizzling Spring Date Night - EssenceEssence - By So you met somebody, and despite the fact that dating right now is literally a minefield, they seem sane. You really want to look nice during your …
Women of Color Lauren London Plays A Basketball Wife In BET’s ‘Games People Play’Essence - By Keyaira Boone Basketball wives are often portrayed as Chanel-toting, gossip-loving trophies with little ambition outside of reminding everyone that they won the …
Alabama Alabama Man Who Noticed Elderly Woman Eating Alone Invited Her To Dine With Him And His Friends - EssenceEssence - By Breanna Edwards It often doesn’t take a lot to be kind to something, and Jamario Howard and his friends proved that when they invited an elderly woman they saw …
Women of Color Homecoming: The Resurrection Of The Black Church - EssenceEssence - By Taylor Crumpton On April 17, Beyonce´ released Homecoming, a behind the scenes documentary about her historic performance as the first Black woman to headline …
Congressional Black Caucus Congressional Black Caucus Launches Emergency Taskforce On Black Youth Suicide And Mental Health - EssenceEssence - By Breanna Edwards Suicide has become a growing concern within the Black community. As such, the Congressional Black Caucus on Tuesday moved to launch a new emergency …
Women of Color Black Women on How They Use Their Art For Activism - EssenceEssence - By Niki McGloster The 2019 Black Women In Hollywood event gathered ambitious women who lead strong and with pride in Hollywood. During the warm fellowship of …
Play buttonWomen of Color Exclusive: 'Empire' To Air First Black Gay Wedding On Network TV - EssenceEssence - By Keyaira Boone Wedding bells are ringing on tonight’s episode of Empire. After five seasons, the show is still finding a way to push culture forward by airing the …
Play buttonWomen of Color Ari Lennox Is Fighting For Herself In Debut Album 'Shea Butter Baby'Essence - By Joi-Marie McKenzie Josh Brasted Ari Lennox, the singer with the piercing soprano and lyrics as if she’s reading them from her diary, is in the fight of her life—and she …
Solo Travel 3 Apps Every Woman Traveling Solo Should Have On Her Phone - EssenceEssence - By Danielle Pointdujour 01 Smart Traveler Being abroad during an emergency can be scary, but the Smart Traveler app will help keep you at ease. Before you leave for a trip, …
Women of Color Ask A Travel Journalist: Oneika the Traveller Reveals Her Secret To Staying Camera Ready While On The Go - EssenceEssence - By Shalwah Evans If you’re not following travel journalist Oneika Raymond on Instagram, then you’re likely catching up with her travel adventures on her blog …
Women of Color 7 Nail Trends That Will Get You Excited For Summer - EssenceEssence - By Shalwah Evans We don’t need much to get us psyched for longer days, lighter clothes, pool parties, and sun-coated skin. And these pretty spring/summer nail trends …
