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The Cutest Black Couples On The Scene At Essence Festival
Essence - Jasmine Grant
Black love was in the air down in the big easy, and Essence was there to capture it all. It’s Essence Festival weekend, and the couples are out in …
Women of Color
Tami Roman Is Hot Girl Summer Ready With New Cut and Color
Essence - Jennifer Ford
The 'Basketball Wives' star is bringing the heat this summer. When you think of actress and comedian Tami Roman, you probably think of her extensive …
Harriet Tubman
Watch Cynthia Erivo As Harriet Tubman In ‘Harriet’ Trailer
Essence - Kimberly Wilson
Based on the story of iconic Harriet Tubman, 'Harriet' tells the extraordinary tale of the freedom fighter’s escape from slavery. A Harriett Tubman …
Women of Color
Coco and Breezy Released The Perfect Shades For Summer
Essence - Nandi Howard
Chic eyewear alert! When the DJ duo Coco and Breezy aren’t spinning the turntables they are creating chic eyewear. The stylish twins have partnered up …
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill To Cancel Student Debt For Millions Of People
Essence - Kirsten West Savali
Warren proposes to pay for the student debt relief with revenue from a proposed wealth tax, which would assess a 2% tax on wealth above $50 …
Women of Color
15 Fierce Fall Boots That Fit Over Big Calves, Amen!
Essence - Dominique Hobdy
The struggle search is over! We may be in the throws of an oppressive heat wave, but boot season is approaching at top speed and the search is on to …
Women of Color
5 New Beauty Products We’re Loving This Month
Essence - Jennifer Ford
All the new beauty launches you need to know about. Let’s be honest. It isn’t easy keeping up with all the new beauty products that are released each …
Women of Color
Africa’s Tech Industry Is Booming And It’s Time We Take Note
Essence - Kynala Phillips
The number of active tech hubs on the continent grew by 50 percent between 2016 and 2018, a recent study pointed out. Africa’s expanding tech industry …
Women of Color
‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Star Ashley Darby Opens Up About Her ‘Postpartum Blues’
Essence - Jasmine Grant
The reality star opened up about the process to get back to herself following the birth of her son. Real Housewives Of Potomac star Ashley Darby and …
Planned Parenthood
Universal Standard Partners With Planned Parenthood
Essence - Nandi Howard
Cheers to ethical fashion. To add on to their forward-thinking, the fashion line Universal Standard has partnered with the nonprofit healthcare …
Women of Color
5 Summer Must-Haves You Need Right Now For $5 Or Less
Essence - Shalwah Evans
These must-haves are both hot weather saviors, and money savers. With the recent heat wave that’s been sweeping the country we’ve been reminded of …
Women of Color
These Jetsetting Kids Will Make You Want To Step Your Travel Game Up
Essence - Danielle Pointdujour
Your childhood travel adventures never looked this good. Overwater bungalows, elephants on safari, photoshoots in the ‘City of Lights,’ endless blue …
Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi, Kenya Barris Team Up For New Animated Netflix Series
Essence - Sydney Scott
The Netflix adult animated series will be based on Kid Cudi’s highly-anticipated upcoming album, 'Entergalactic.' Black-ish showrunner Kenya Barris …
Hamlet
Black Couple’s Marriage Proposal Interrupted Multiple Times By Security Guards Accusing Them Of Theft
Essence - Breanna Edwards
Cathy-Marie Hamlet said she and her fiancé were racially profiled by security guards at the Angry Orchard. Add proposing to the love of their lives as …
Adam Sandler
Maya Rudolph, Kenan Thompson Join Adam Sandler In Netflix Halloween Flick
Essence - Kimberly Wilson
Adam Sandler will continue his Netflix partnership with a yet to be titled Halloween comedy featuring an all-star cast of friends. What do Maya …
Women of Color
Tank and Wife Zena Foster’s One Year Wedding Anniversary Video Is As Sweet As Pie
Essence - Jasmine Grant
These longtime lovebirds are celebrating their first year together as husband and wife. It’s been one year since Tank (real name Durrell Babbs) and …
Women of Color
Shop These Trendy Mini Bags You Need In Your Life
Essence - Nandi Howard
The smaller, the better. This season, it’s all about how small can your bag get. For some us, we have to carry our essentials like a phone, wallet, …
Women of Color
Sonja Sohn From ‘The Chi’ Arrested For Cocaine Possession
Essence - Sydney Scott
Sohn was found in possession of cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The Chi actress Sonja Sohn was arrested in North Carolina over the weekend …
Women of Color
2 Louisiana Cops Fired Over Facebook Post Saying Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘Needs A Round’
Essence - Breanna Edwards
Gretna, Louisiana, police officer Charles Rispoli, who wrote the post, and officer Angelo Varisco, who liked the message, were both fired on …
R. Kelly
R. Kelly’s Crisis Manager: ‘I Wouldn’t Leave My Daughter With Anybody Accused of Pedophilia’
Essence - Kimberly Wilson
Johnson resigned Monday for “personal reasons,” after attempting to back track on his comments about Kelly Darrell Johnson talked to the hosts of CBS …
New Orleans Jazz Fest
New Orleans Music Icon, Art Neville, Passes Away At 81
Essence - Paula Rogo
A founding member of The Meters and The Neville Brothers, Neville influenced much of the city's legendary music scene. The city of New Orleans has …
Simone Biles
Simone Biles Takes Home The Gold At US Classic
Essence - Kynala Phillips
The four-time Olympic gold medalist remains unmatched Simone Biles took home a gold medal at the U.S. Classic in Kentucky on Saturday night, further …
Women of Color
Great Summer Beach Reads: 5 Books To Read
Essence - Bridgette Bartlett Royall
Steal away for a few moments near the pool, on the sand or even at the park with a juicy book. We found five sizzling page-turners to help you wind …
Elizabeth Warren
New Poll Puts Sanders, Warren, Harris In Lead Ahead Of Democratic Debates
Essence - Tanya A. Christian
Political action committee, Democracy for America, released the results of a new poll that show the candidates and issues voters are backing. On …
Zendaya
Selfies For Zendaya Grows In Popularity As The Star Responds To The Hashtag
Essence - Shalwah Evans
Fans show their love for the actress and singer with an endless display of beauty selfies. Just following the trending #BrownSkinGirl Challenge, …
Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson, LeToya Luckett and Eudoxie Bridges Talk Black Women Celebrating and Supporting Each Other
Essence
SPONSORED BY COCA-COLA® There is something so empowering about hearing a compliment from another Black woman. In episode 2 of ESSENCE x Coca-Cola’s …
Women of Color
YG Releases New 4Hunnid Summer Capsule Collection
Essence - Nandi Howard
For the perfect west-coast flair. It’s no secret that YG has a signature style. The Compton-bred rapper is the embodiment of California fashion and …
Walmart
Reign On: This Walmart Marketing Director Details Her Rise Through The Ranks
Essence - By
Sponsored by Walmart For over 10 years, Ciara Anfield has climbed the ranks at Walmart, the biggest retailer in the world. Serving as the Senior …
Women of Color
Powered By Her: How Twilla Brooks Leads The Next Generation of Black Women In Retail
Essence - By
Sponsored by Walmart Next time you’re in Walmart purchasing an undershirt for your partner or pick up a printed tee for your nephew, think of Twilla …
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole Announces Her Baby Special Is Coming To BET
Essence - Jasmine Grant
The singer and reality star is returning to her home network just weeks away from giving birth. Keyshia Cole is about to be a mom for the second time, …

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