Say their names: Addie Mae Collins. Cynthia Wesley. Carole Robertson. Carol Denise McNair. On September 15th, 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama, 4 little Black girls attending Sunday service at 16th Street […] The post As Goes The South: Remembering Our 5 Little Girls And Mapping A Way Forward appeared first on Essence.

The fashion industry has a reputation of curating tight-knit groups of industry insiders. These groups, usually limited in regards to diversity have unfortunately been at the helm of the industry […] The post Antoine Gregory Launches Black Fashion Fair appeared first on Essence.

Magic and Cookie Johnson’s love is built to last – and this week, they’re celebrating the glue that keeps them strong. The legendary couple just made 29 years of marriage. […] The post Magic Johnson Calls His Wife Cookie ‘A Gift From God’ On Their 29th Wedding Anniversary appeared first on Essence.

If there’s one thing that can stop us in our tracks, it’s an Afro. Although we’ve seen just about every variation—from tiny winy to larger than life—when spotted, typically the […] The post Tia Mowry And Her Brother Show Off Their Afros In A Beautiful Photo appeared first on Essence.