Rev. C.T. Vivian, a key civil rights icon and one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s most influential lieutenants passed away in the early morning hours of July 17, 2020, at […] The post Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dead At 95 appeared first on Essence.

Like honey added to warm tea, a cool breeze on a summer evening, like a good meal after a long day, Jill Scott makes everything better. Artistically, musically, socially, emotionally […] The post An Ode To Jill Scott appeared first on Essence.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms continue to be at odds over how to handle the coronavirus pandemic. The latest development in ongoing tensions resulted in […] The post Gov. Brian Kemp Files Lawsuit Against Atlanta Mayor Over Mask Ordinance appeared first on Essence.

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