The roots of women in Hip-Hop stretch back to the origins of the genre. As we praise artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and Nicki Minaj, it’s increasingly important […] The post Actresses GG Townson And Laila Odom On What It Took To Become Salt-N-Pepa appeared first on Essence.

Singer and entertainer Alycia Bella’s debut album Muse is finally here. After being a low-key songwriter in the entertainment industry and fashion it-girl, the R&B crooner has taken reign of […] The post Alycia Bella Drops Her Debut Album ‘Muse’ appeared first on Essence.

When Amanda Gorman ascended to the steps of our nation’s capital she did so standing on the shoulders of Black women who have captured the spirit of momentous occasions in […] The post 5 Contemporary Black Poets You Should Know appeared first on Essence.

We are deep in the throes of the winter solstice, but that doesn’t stop creatives from putting their best outfit forward. As the first month of the new year comes […] The post The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week appeared first on Essence.