With over 350 works spanning 10 centuries, ‘Kings and Queens of Africa’ is a powerful tribute to the continent’s enduring ...

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More than 150 years after their deaths, the individuals were honored with a multifaith memorial and jazz funeral — bringing ...

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Celebrities like Usher, Dwyane Wade, Torrei Hart, and LeBron James got their kids ready and sent them off to prom.

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The pair open up about their Spring 2026 wedding, how friendship sparked romance, and what’s next for track and field’s power ...

The talented actress opens up about navigating the industry as a Black woman, embracing abundance, and setting her sights on ...

Explore Hollywood House at ESSENCE Fest 2025 — panels, workshops, and networking for Black creatives in film and TV.

As my colleague, Nandi Howard, VP of Content at ESSENCE, put it, “The best way to get booked at festival is to reach out to ...

Her runway debut made a powerful case for natural beauty, nostalgic glamour, and Black women as the blueprint.

Mayor Monroe Nichols’ “Road to Repair” plan centers on a trust aiming to raise the $105 million by the massacre’s 105th ...