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 …
Nicole Ari Parker Nicole Ari Parker Hilariously Pranked Boris Kodjoe In The Bathroom In Honor Of Their 14th AnniversaryEssence - Jasmine Grant Gotta love a couple that still can catch each other slipping every now and then. As any married couple can tell you, privacy tends to stop becoming a …
Women of Color Young, Gifted & Black: Help Your Grad Wear Their Pride With These Dope T-Shirts For Black GraduatesEssence - Dominique Hobdy The new graduate in your life will love these t-shirts! They’ve dominated the yard, gotten all of their credits and made their mark. It’s all said and …
Pregnancy Tamron Hall On Keeping Her Pregnancy A Secret: 'I Was Terrified I Would Lose This Baby'Essence - Jasmine Grant The TV host and new mom says she would have gone all the way to delivery without telling the world about her pregnancy, and here's why. Cute baby …
Women of Color Block Those Rays (& Haters) In These Movie-Star Worthy SunglassesEssence - Dominique Hobdy You need these chic shades in your life! As we approach summer with open arms, it’s time to get your accessory game together with sunnier days in mind. …
Eric Garner Cop Admits To Exaggerating Charges Against Eric GarnerEssence - Breanna Edwards While filling out arrest papers for a dying Eric Garner, NYPD Officer Justin Damico acknowledged that he inflated charges against Garner. An officer …
Alicia Keys Alicia Keys Has a Few Thoughts About Being A Grown Woman, Blending Families and Finding Your BlissEssence - Charli Penn It just takes one look at Alicia Keys to see that the Grammy-winning singer has an unmistakable glow and it’s contagious. Marriage and motherhood …
Orange Is the New Black Here’s Your First Look At The Final Season Of ‘Orange Is The New Black’Essence - Keyaira Boone One image from the new season shows a strung out Daya deep in conversation with Taystee in the yard at max. The ladies of Litchfield are preparing to …
Women of Color White Mississippi Police Officer Charged With Murder In Killing Of Black WomanEssence - Breanna Edwards During the investigation, it was discovered that Oxford, Mississippi Officer Matthew Kinne possibly had a relationship with Dominique Clayton. An …
Cardi B Cardi B Pulls Out Of May Performances Due To Plastic Surgery ComplicationsEssence - Paula Rogo The rapper's doctors have ordered her to take time off to fully recover from her procedures. Cardi B has postponed all of her shows for the rest of …
