We’re 28 days away from the 2020 presidential election—a historic event that will undoubtedly shape the future of the United States. Former First Lady Michelle Obama took to Twitter and […] The post Michelle Obama Speaks Out In Support Of Joe Biden In ‘Closing Argument’ appeared first on Essence.

Leave it to Jhené Aiko to serve up a politically-charged anthem that’ll make you bob your head. For Sunday’s one-hour election episode of black-ish, Aiko contributed a trap-inspired new song, […] The post Jhené Aiko Makes Voting A Vibe On Laid Back New Song appeared first on Essence.

Over the last several months, I’ve seen amazing acts of daily dedication—grocery workers, bus drivers, first responders, delivery people, caregivers, bank employees, nurses and doctors, all reporting for duty. They […] The post Protect Your Money And Yourself appeared first on Essence.

I received a life-changing phone call July 11, 2019. I remember it vividly. I was sitting in the bathroom, nervous to receive the test results of a regular mammogram, 3-D […] The post The Anatomy Of A Breast Cancer Survivor: ‘Early Detection Saved My Life’ appeared first on Essence.