John Conner Lost His Wife And Daughter To Breast Cancer — Now He Fights For Caregivers

He continues the work he began with Anita and Kerri through their nonprofit, Praise Is the Cure, supporting the unsung heroes ...

Inside ESSENCE’s 2025 Black Women In Business Luncheon: Patti LaBelle, Ursula Burns, Keia Clarke, And More Honored

ESSENCE Black Women in Business presented by L'Oréal Groupe honored Patti LaBelle as the Icon Award recipient, Ursula Burns ...
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Nnenna Lynch, The First Black Woman To Chair The New York Road Runners, Is Bringing Heart Back To The City's Marathon

Nnenna Lynch doesn’t have time for performative firsts. Yes, she’s the first woman to chair the New York Road Runners Board of Directors. And also yes, she’s the first Black person to hold that ...