Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. honored eight trailblazing women—including Queen Latifah and Danielle Brooks—as 2025 Honorary Members.

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 ...

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

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

Discover why Essence Fest remains a powerful force in Black culture, showcasing lively energy and community spirit.

Christians on Mission’s John-Travis Smith discusses how his nonprofit organization is mobilizing to assist in the Texas flood ...

A Movement, Not a Moment *Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina and fifty-five years after the founding of Essence magazine, the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture—presented by Coca-Cola—marked its 31st ...

'Beyond the Gates’ Fan Favorites Reunite— and Soap Fans Are Losing It originally appeared on Parade. On the fourth of July, ...

Since its founding in 2020, WerQfest has grown from a grassroots celebration into a nationally recognized hub for Black queer ...

The Environmental Protection Agency has placed on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a so-called "declaration of ...