As businesses across the United States continue to grapple with the impact of COVID-19, Black and Brown communities are being impacted at drastically disproportionate rates. In particular, the already fragile […] The post The $100,000 New Voices + Target Accelerators Virtual Pitch Competition Is Back! appeared first on Essence.

Ma’Kiya Congious, a former employee at a Whataburger in Fort Worth, Texas, has filed a discrimination complaint against the company, alleging she was fired for wearing a Black Lives Matter […] The post Whataburger Employee Files Discrimination Complaint After Being Fired Over Black Lives Matter Mask appeared first on Essence.

Like a true hot girl, Megan Thee Stallion is gracing the cover of Time Magazine’s epic annual “100 Most Influential People” issue.  Actress Taraji P. Henson shared what she loves about […] The post Taraji P. Henson Rides For Megan Thee Stallion: ‘We Got Her, I Just Want Her To Keep Winning’ appeared first on Essence.

This football season looks a little diffrent due to COVID-19. While players are use to mania inside the stadium, as the league has chosen to continue its season with limited […] The post Meet The Curator Behind The Instagram Handle @Blitzfits appeared first on Essence.