It’s time to start being more mindful and intentional about what we’re putting in our bodies.  As more Black people seek ...

Meet Kyle and Carmen Grier, the community leaders bringing new life to the town of Idlewild through youth programs, wellness ...

Theophilio’s Bashment returned to Brooklyn for Caribbean Heritage Month, bringing fashion, music, and culture together in one ...

Essence Festival draws fire for keeping Target as sponsor amid DEI rollbacks, sparking boycotts and tough questions from the ...

From the United Nations to ESSENCE Fest, this global art exhibition unites voices across the African diaspora through sculpture, sound and storytelling ...

Four Black women are rewriting the rules of beauty, and they’re doing it from inside one of the industry’s most competitive programs. That program? Sephora Accelerate, a six-month program that ...

As Xavier University of Louisiana celebrates its centennial, President Dr. Reynold Verret reflects on the vital role of institutions like this in shaping America's future through high-quality ...

Still Focused on the Mission: Despite criticism, Essence insists that its values remain intact—uplifting Black communities through business, wellness, and cultural celebration.

Essence Festival 2025 kicks off with press conference; Leaders address lower attendance this year ...

Susan L. Taylor’s return to the spotlight marks an important moment for legacy Black media and what it means for the future ...

In the heart of Houston, Texas, Lynce Lucas stands as a testament to hope, strength and determination. Her battle with multiple myeloma—a complex and often misunderstood blood cancer—began in ...