Roderick Foster, co-founder of Velvet Noir, is ultimate example of doing it for the culture. The hustle that he put behind his men’s grooming brand is a story for the […] The post Velvet Noir Co-Founder Shares Heartwarming Story About Journey To Brand Success appeared first on Essence.

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was recorded with his knee in George Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes as Floyd pleaded for help could still receive more […] The post Derek Chauvin Could Still Get More Than $1 Million Pension, Even If Convicted In George Floyd’s Death appeared first on Essence.

The world may be going through some unfortunate things right now, but its a happy day in the Shumpert household! Singer Teyana Taylor and NBA player/rapper Iman Shumpert are expecting […] The post Teyana Taylor And Iman Shumpert Are Expecting Their Second Child appeared first on Essence.

Dave Chappelle’s 8:46, released on Netflix’s YouTube channel, is not so much a comedy special as it is a sermon. It’s his testimony. It’s his indictment of the many forms […] The post Dave Chappelle’s New Stand Up Special ‘8:46’ Tackles Police Brutality appeared first on Essence.