Just when you thought you saw your last “entanglement” meme, featuring Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina, the R&B singer dropped a new song called…“Entanglements.”  The song comes after Pinkett […] The post August Alsina Releases New Song ‘Entanglements’ After Revealing Relationship With Jada Pinkett Smith appeared first on Essence.

Black pain is far too often highlighted. Images of police brutality, violence, and marginalization aimed at our people are consistently splashed across every medium. That’s why, in this particular time, […] The post VSCO Launches Campaign To Celebrate Black Joy appeared first on Essence.

Following the death of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the calls to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge where he was brutally beaten while fighting for the right of […] The post Calls To Rename Edmund Pettus Bridge Intensify Following Death of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis appeared first on Essence.

Jill Scott celebrated the 20th anniversary of her debut album Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 with a special message to her supporters. In an IGTV video […] The post Jill Scott Shares The Pitfalls Of Fame On The 20th Anniversary Of Her Classic Debut Album appeared first on Essence.