There is no better film for the times than one about civil rights leader and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis. Dedicating the past six decades of his life to the […] The post Director Dawn Porter and Erika Alexander Reflect On The Life And Legacy Of John Lewis appeared first on Essence.

Halle Berry has withdrawn from consideration for a film where she would have been portraying a transgender man. The actress announced that she was preparing for the role during an […] The post Halle Berry Apologizes For Considering Playing A Transgender Character appeared first on Essence.

Hopefully by now, Black women are beginning to recognize that self-care is the ultimate form of resistance in the fight for justice and equality. And for many, indulging in self-care […] The post Getaway Is The Ultimate Black Women’s Wellness Retreat appeared first on Essence.

Patti LaBelle brought her incomparable voice and her signature song “If Only You Knew” to the ESSENCE Festival of Cultural Evening Concert Series last weekend. After waiting for the global […] The post This Patti LaBelle Classic Still Gives All The Love Feels appeared first on Essence.