Beyoncé We Can Expect Two More Netflix Projects From Beyonce - EssenceEssence - By Paula Rogo We are still feeling the after-effects of Beyonce’s awe-inspiring Homecoming documentary. But according to reports, we can expect more great content …
Cannes Film Festival Mati Diop Becomes The First Black Woman To Have A Film In The Cannes Film Festival Competition Section - EssenceEssence - By Paula Rogo A Senegalese film is one of the selections at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, and its director has become the first Black woman to compete for the …
Play buttonAva DuVernay The Powerful Trailer For Ava Duvernay’s ‘When They See Us’ Is Here - EssenceEssence - By Paula Rogo Netflix has released the official trailer for the Ava Duvernay-directed When They See Us — and it’s powerful! The limited series tells the story of the …
Women of Color 5 4/20 Films To Light Up To (If You're Into That Sorta Thing) - EssenceEssence - By Karu F. Daniels 01 Friday Former gangsta rapper Ice Cube and rising comedian Chris Tucker fronted and co-wrote this 1995 F. Gary Gray-helmed cult classic set in South …
Howard University Howard University Tells Pet Owners To Keep Their Animals Off Private Areas - EssenceEssence - By Yesha Callahan Over the last week, Howard University students have been voicing their concerns over D.C. residents using their campus as a dog park. On Friday, more …
Women of Color Jesus & Jollof Take Harlem: Everything You Missed From Luvvie Ajayi & Yvonne Orji's Sold-Out Show At The Apollo - EssenceEssence - By Rachaell Davis It was a nonstop celebration of African culture and all things Black girl magic as Luvvie Ajayi & Yvonne Orji brought their hilariously popular …
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Women of Color 8 Hair Fragrances to Switch Up Your Mother's Day Perfume Gift - EssenceEssence - By Shalwah Evans 01 For the Mom Who Likes Fresh Scents Sephora available at Sephora $30 Shop Now 02 For the Mom Who Likes Fruity Scents Fekkai available at Fekkai $20 Shop …
Rome Destination Spotlight: This Hot Spring is the Perfect Day Trip From Rome - EssenceEssence - By Danielle Pointdujour 01 Welcome to Rome Rome is a popular European destination that holds a spot on everyone's travel list. With nearly every major airline serving Rome's …
Women of Color Prosecutors Say South Carolina 5th Grader Died Of Natural Causes, Not From Fight - EssenceEssence - By Yesha Callahan In March, 10-year-old Raniya Wright died two days after getting into a fight at school, which her mother said was an ongoing bullying situation. But …
Ashanti H.E.R. And Ashanti Will Honor Their Mothers At VH1's 'Dear Mama'Essence - By Keyaira Boone ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images VH1 will be airing its annual salute to the magical moms behind some of our favorite celebrities on May 6. Dear Mama: A …
Lizzo Lizzo’s 'Cuz I Love You' Leaves The Door Open For Black WomenEssence - By Keyaira Boone It’s a good week to be Lizzo. After shutting down the stage at Coachella, the twerk team MVP is serving up another helping of self-love-laced music. …
Cardi B Jill Scott, Cardi B, And Brandy To Headline 'Femme It Forward' Concert SeriesEssence - By Keyaira Boone Outside of the splendor of Beychella, mainstream festival stages are notoriously short on female acts. But Cardi B, City Girls, Teyana Taylor, …
Howard University'Move The Campus': D.C. Resident Suggestion After Howard University Students Complain About People Using The Yard As A DogEssence - By Yesha Callahan Courtesy of Howard University Around the Howard University campus in Washington, D.C., you can find a number of dog parks. But it seems as though …
Coffee 10 Coffee Mugs Every Black Woman Needs to Start Her Day Off Right - EssenceEssence - By Danielle Pointdujour 01 Dope Black Girl Mug Photo Credit: Positive Mugs-N-Things 02 Culture and Coins Mug Photo Credit: Tea+Shade available at teaplusshade.com $18 Shop …
Women of Color My Struggle With Regrowing My Hairline - EssenceEssence - By Shalwah Evans Most of us know what traction alopecia is so I’ll spare you all the scientific speak. But bottom line, I lost my edges from twisting my locs into …
Women of Color 'Sunday Best' Returns This Summer With Two New JudgesEssence - By Karu F. Daniels Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images After a four-year break from the airwaves, BET’s Sunday Best is coming back to life. The popular gospel singing …
Women of Color Here's Your First Look At Tika Sumpter In 'Black-ish' Prequel - EssenceEssence - By Karu F. Daniels George Pimentel/Getty Images for Sundance Film Festival Just in time for Mother’s Day, fans will get the backstory of one of TV’s favorite Black …
Women of Color Our Favorite CBD Infused Beauty Products to Celebrate 4/20 - EssenceEssence - By Shalwah Evans 01 Lip Balm Herb Essentials Cannibis Infused Lip Balm $12 contains cannabis sativa oil to hydrate, moisturize, and soften. Herb Essentials available at …
Women of Color Marjorie and Lori Harvey Took An Epic Trip Around The World And We're Jealous - EssenceEssence - By Danielle Pointdujour 01 Welcome to Kyoto Marjorie and Lori experienced authentic Japanese culture, including a walk through the famous Kyoto Bamboo Forest. Photo Credit: …
The Weeknd SZA, The Weeknd, Travis Scott Collaborate For 'Game Of Thrones' Song 'Power Is Power'Essence - By Sydney Scott Christopher Polk/Getty Images Looks like there’s a fire Game of Thrones album on the way and we’re getting a sneak peek with new song, “Power is Power.” …
Recipes 5 Refreshing Mocktails To Make For Easter Brunch - EssenceEssence - By Danielle Pointdujour 01 Lavender Lemonade INGREDIENTS: 6 cups water divided 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 3 Tbsp dried lavender 2 cups lemon juice Lemon slices and lavender petals …
Lashana Lynch Why Lashana Lynch Doesn't Fight For A Seat At The TableEssence - By Sydney Scott Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images Earlier this year, Marvel fans flooded theaters to see itslatest release, Captain Marvel. Needless to say, …
TSA TSA Body Scanners More Likely To Give False Alarms For Black Hairstyles - EssenceEssence - By Breanna Edwards If you’re a Black woman you’ve probably experienced it at least once. You’re strolling through TSA at the airport ready to hit vacation mode hard, …
Walmart Head Into The Wild With Walmart’s Latest Spring Collection - EssenceEssence - By Niki McGloster 01 Shoes You Can Go Anywhere In Your friends will sprint to steal your style in these casual camo kicks. Dripping in a dark fatigue print, these shoes …
Walmart Spring For A Bit of Romance With Walmart’s Latest Styles - EssenceEssence - By Niki McGloster 01 Say Hello To The ‘70s Spring still calls for jackets, so reach for this lightweight top you can wear with just about anything. Flared, …
Women of Color 7 Gifts Perfect For The First Time Mom In Your Life - EssenceEssence - By Dominique Hobdy 01 Mamacita Mock Tank, $35 Help the mom in your life rep her new title in style! The Bee & The Fox available at The Bee & The Fox $35 Shop Now 02 The Baby …
Women of Color Former NFL Player Accused Of Killing Girlfriend's 5-Year-Old He Forced To Work Out - EssenceEssence - By Breanna Edwards Former Texans running back Cierre Wood is now facing murder charges in connection to the horrific death of his girlfriend’s 5-year-old …
Women of Color 15 Mother’s Day Gifts For Gadget Loving Moms - EssenceEssence - By Shalwah Evans 01 Michael Todd Sonic Refresher Just because you skip the spa day doesn’t mean you have to skip the spa treatments. Give skin a refresher with an …
Dallas Police Department Man Arrested In Connection With Brutal Beating Of Dallas Transgender Woman - EssenceEssence - By Breanna Edwards Police in Dallas, Texas have arrested a man in connection with the brutal beating of Muhlaysia Booker, a 23-year-old transgender woman. Edward Thomas, …
