While Black people living in America are literally trying to get police to stop using excessive force and taking our lives under the rallying cry “Black Lives Matter,” one Texas […] The post Texas Bar Owner Upset Over Renewed Restrictions Organizes ‘Bar Lives Matter’ Protest appeared first on Essence.

Every now and then a photo begins to circulate of a beautiful Black man with beautiful hair that makes your heart flutter, and your edges jealous. Singer Jacquees just dropped […] The post Jacquees’ Latest Hairstyle Has Fans In their Feelings appeared first on Essence.

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.