Lucky for us all, here to help us make that transition is our hair fairy god mother, Tracee Ellis Ross. PATTERN Beauty’s latest launches—the Detox Shampoo, Blow Out Primer, and the Vibrating Flat Iron ...

Instagram Join Essence ventures and Be Caught on All Things Essence Email(Required) ...

Subscribe Now Meet The Black Wives And Girlfriends Of The NBA Finals They’re a small but mighty bunch! See all of the ladies who will be rooting for their partners (and rumored beaus) as the Dallas ...

At its best, flags can be powerful symbols. Flags can represent pride, hope, resilience, history, and the future. At the worst, they are symbols of hate and can incite fear and trigger trauma.

Deliberate attempts to obscure the ugliness of American history have hidden Juneteenth just out of “mainstream” culture’s frame since the holiday’s inception. Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, ...

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but he will provide a way of escape” 1 Corinthians 10:13 is ...

At press time, Michael is still dominating theaters across the country. Audiences (especially our people) showed up in full, drawn by the music, the performances, and the chance to see Michael Jackson ...

ST. GEORGES, Grenada— "Life Yuh Life Like Yuh Playing Mas." Those words from one of my favorite soca songs have often been on my mind this year. It's because 2023 marked the first time carnival ...

Whether the mainstream likes it or not, Black actors and actresses are breaking down barriers that held them back for so long. In the past year we’ve seen shows like Atlanta, Master of None, Insecure, ...

In the U.S. Senate’s 236-year history, only five Black women have ever served. 2025 saw Black women make history in the Senate. It was the first time two Black women — Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of ...

In recent weeks, the #StopAsianHate movement has gained momentum as everyday civilians and celebrities alike speak out against attacks aimed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. As a result of ...

There may be no quicker way to start an argument among music lovers than to ask them to name the greatest R&B song of all time. And trust us, we saw your quips, your questions and the thoughtful ...