Humans are creatures of connection. Perhaps the most powerful example of this is how we come into the world: completely vulnerable in our caregiver’s arms. As we develop, touch governs […] The post Five Simple Ways To Combat Touch Hunger While Social Distancing appeared first on Essence.

1. BLACK WOMEN LEAD The University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Wharton School has named a new dean. On July 1, longtime academic Erika H. James assumes the reins, marking the first […] The post 10 Things We’re Talking About appeared first on Essence.

President Donald Trump was reportedly whisked away to the underground bunker for a little under an hour as protests outside of the White House grew, according to CNN. The report […] The post Trump Cowered In Underground Bunker Amid White House Protests appeared first on Essence.

In celebration of their daughter Zaya’s 13th birthday, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union want her to know just how special of a soul she is. Wade helped usher in Zaya’s […] The post Dwyane Wade And Gabrielle Union Celebrate Daughter Zaya’s 13th Birthday appeared first on Essence.