List-Worthy A List Of Dope Bachelorette Gifts Every Bride and Her Squad DeserveEssence - Jasmine Grant Cherish the memories with these fun gifts that everybody will love. Hey brides! Your bachelorette is going to be epic…we just know it. There will be …
Women of Color How To Get These Summer Haircuts Right For Your Face ShapeEssence - Shalwah Evans No matter your shape, there's a cut that fits you perfectly! When it comes to styling your hair the motto should always be do what makes you feel …
Lil' Kim Lil Kim Celebrates Notorious B.I.G.’s Birthday With Star-Studded DinnerEssence - Sydney Scott and Natasha Hatendi Friends and family of the late rapper came together to celebrate his birthday with a lavish dinner in New York City earlier this week. Christopher …
Women of Color Photo Of 3-Year-Old Girl Touching A Harriet Tubman Mural Is Inspiring People EverywhereEssence - Tanya A. Christian "Lovie" Duncan doesn't know who the late abolitionist is, but she's as captivated by her spirit as we are. The Treasury Department may have halted …
Podcasting Here's 13 Black Podcasts You Need To Add To Your RotationEssence - Keyaira Boone Your commute will never be the same, sis! They’re the perfect companion for long commutes, solo treadmill sessions, and Saturday morning errands. Since …
Podcasting Here's 12 Black Podcasts You Need To Add To Your RotationEssence - Keyaira Boone Your commute will never be the same, sis! They’re the perfect companion for long commutes, solo treadmill sessions, and Saturday morning errands. Since …
Women of Color Jemele Hill Shares Never-Before-Seen Photos From Her Engagement Party and Bridal ShowerEssence - Jasmine Grant The couple was surrounded by love as they celebrated their upcoming wedding day. Jemele Hill and her fiancé Ian Wallace are very close to saying “I …
Zoë Kravitz Zoë Kravitz Is A Married Woman! Here's What We Know About Her Husband Karl GlusmanEssence - Jasmine Grant We've got to admit, this is one cute couple! Zoë Kravitz shocked everyone after news broke that she married actor Karl Glusman in a secret …
Play buttonLena Waithe Everyone's Crush Halle Berry Plants A Big Kiss On Lena Waithe And Now We're JealousEssence - Sydney Scott Before Berry gave Waithe the surprise of her life, she stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to give Waithe a pep talk as she stepped in as guest host. Who …
Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson Took Us Behind-The-Scenes Of 'The Jeffersons' Live Revival And It Looked Like Tons Of Throwback FunEssence - Joi-Marie McKenzie We're definitely movin' on up! We should’ve known that ABC’s live revival of The Jeffersons was going to be amazing when it started with Oscar winner …
Women of Color Police Raid Black Woman's Home After White Neighbor Complains About Loud 'Islamic-Jihadist' Malcolm X SpeechesEssence - Breanna Edwards Mikisa Thompson said she no longer feels safe in her home. Garner, North Carolina, police swarmed into a Black woman’s home and confiscated several of …
Yara Shahidi Yara Shahidi's Inspiring Get Ready With Me Tutorial Reminds Us To Have Fun With MakeupEssence - Jennifer Ford "Your face is a canvas." 19-year-old Yara Shahidi is accustomed to having her makeup done by professionals. It’s one of the perks that come with the …
Women of Color Miami Test Administrator Goes Missing During Finals WeekEssence - Breanna Edwards Kameela Russell, a 41-year-old mother of two, was last seen pulling into her aunt's driveway before she mysteriously vanished. It’s been more than a …
Women of Color Mara Brock Akil Embraces Her Stretch Marks In A Candid PhotoEssence - Shalwah Evans The producer of Black girl power just gave us one more reason to love her. Mara Brock Akil put it all out there on Instagram with a candid photo of …
Women of Color Atlanta Cop Fired Following Video Of Him Tackling Black Woman To The Ground, Tasing HerEssence - Breanna Edwards Sgt. James Hines was fired from the Atlanta Police Department after he was found to have used inappropriate force while arresting Maggie Thomas. A …
Grammy Awards Here's Your First Look At Erica Campbell's New Book 'More Than Pretty'Essence - Keyaira Boone In this ESSENCE exclusive, the Grammy Award-winning singer is reminding all of us to look inside to become more spiritually attractive. After a …
Allyson Felix Nike Suggested Six-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix Was Worth 70 Percent Less After Getting PregnantEssence - Tanya A. Christian In a revealing op-ed for The New York Times, Felix says that becoming a mom made her less valuable to the major athletic retailer. In an op-ed …
Play buttonLove The Hamiltones Fight For True Love In The Video For Their New Single 'Pieces'Essence - Rachaell Davis Check out the latest from one of music's most talented trios & then be sure to grab your tickets to see The Hamiltones live at ESSENCE Fest! 2019 …
Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman Bill Delayed Until 2028Essence - Yesha Callahan All of a sudden counterfeiting is an issue when it has to do with a Black woman being on currency? Sure, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The …
Hairstyling 13 Natural Hairstyles For Your Wedding Day SlayEssence - Jennifer Ford Twist, braids, and locs to have and behold. In a perfect world, picking a hairstyle for your wedding day would be easy. But for brides with natural …
Maldives Black Travel Vibes: This is How You Take a Solo Trip to the MaldivesEssence - Danielle Pointdujour ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel. The Maldives are what travel dreams are made …
Women of Color Bridal Bliss: Dorian and Darryl Did It Their Way With This Laid-Back Beach WeddingEssence - Jasmine Grant They exchanged their vows in front of calming ocean waves and lots of love. Dorian moved to Los Angeles from Cleveland for a new job opportunity – a …
Women of Color 7 Jaw Dropping Instagram Makeup Transformations You Must SeeEssence - Shalwah Evans These makeup artists take beauty transformations to the next level. We all have acne, hyperpigmentation, remnants of our youth, or some other …
Sterling K. Brown Is ‘This Is Us’ Headed To Philly? Sterling K. Brown Hopes SoEssence - Sydney Scott The actor also opens up about what losing his uncle taught him about his own health. Season three of This Is Us wrapped up with Beth (Susan Kelechi …
North Philadelphia Transgender Advocate Michelle 'Tamika' Washington Shot And Killed In Philadelphia, Suspect ArrestedEssence - Tanya A. Christian Washington is the fifth transgender person in the U.S. this year, known to have been killed using deadly force—all were Black trans …
Women of Color Black Mom Approved: These 10 Kid-Friendly Products Are A Must For Summer TravelEssence - By Make family travel a breeze with these kid-friendly products. With summer quickly approaching, making sure your family is prepared can save you a lot …
Women of Color MUST WATCH: This Video Of A 6-Year-Old Giving Her Mother A Makeover Is Heart WarmingEssence - Shalwah Evans Cuteness alert: This video might cause smiling, cooing, and internal happiness. You've been warned. If you’re not gushing over the video of little …
Women of Color MUST WATCH: Video of 6-Year-Old Giving Her Mother A Makeover Is Heart WarmingEssence - Shalwah Evans Cuteness alert: This video might cause smiling, cooing, and internal happiness. You've been warned. If you’re not gushing over the video of little …
Ava DuVernay Ava DuVernay Explains Why She Didn’t Cast Anyone To Play Donald Trump In ‘When They See Us’Essence - Sydney Scott The director says she wanted to show viewers how the Central Park Five and their families experienced Trump. Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us will soon …
Chokehold Arizona's Prisons Banned A Book About Black Men And The Justice SystemEssence - Tanya A. Christian The ACLU is not having it. First Amendment advocates are hot over a decision by Arizona’s Department of Corrections to ban prisoners from reading a …
