The future of this nation is on the ballot in 2020. When We All Vote, the voting rights organization founded by former first lady Michelle Obama, is doing what it […] The post Michelle Obama Hosts Star-Studded Voter Registration Day appeared first on Essence.

A new trailer for Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen’s anthology series of films, Small Axe has arrived online, and as no surprise — it’s as good as it sounds. Each […] The post First Look: Letitia Wright & John Boyega In Latest ‘Small Axe’ Trailer appeared first on Essence.

Gabrielle Union is breathing new life into NBC’s hit sitcom Friends—but it’s not quite what you might think. Union is teaming up with a handful of her entertainment industry peers […] The post Gabrielle Union Reimagines ‘Friends’ With All-Black Cast To Benefit Michelle Obama’s ‘When We All Vote’ Initiative appeared first on Essence.

On Monday the family of David McAtee filed a wrongful death lawsuit, accusing officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department and members of the Kentucky National Guard of assault and […] The post Family Of David McAtee Sues Louisville Police, Kentucky National Guard appeared first on Essence.