Our prayers have finally been answered.  Two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali will be making his way back on our screens (and into our hearts) with his upcoming portrayal of […] The post Mahershala Ali To Play Jack Johnson In ‘Unruly’ appeared first on Essence.

Bill Cosby is a conundrum for me in that I veer towards calling for the end of the carceral state and hold a general disbelief in hell. However, if that […] The post Bill Cosby Can’t Save His Legacy appeared first on Essence.

It looks like people are starting to take action after those Black Instagram squares after all. After years of us declaring #OscarsSoWhite, The Academy announced it has invited several hundred […] The post Niecy Nash, Zendaya and Cynthia Erivo Included In Oscars Voting Board Invites appeared first on Essence.

Do you know when you are unwell? Not unwell like a cold, but unwell, like not well. Can’t think straight or maybe thinking too straight. Brushing your teeth is pushing […] The post How To Be A Black Choreographer And Not Die appeared first on Essence.