A Colorado family is furious after school officials called the police on their 12-year-old son all because he was playing with a toy gun during his virtual art class, the […] The post School Called Police On Black 12-Year-Old Playing With Toy Gun During Online Class appeared first on Essence.

Tyrese Gibson isn’t afraid to get real about the struggles he’s been through in his life. And now the Grammy-nominated singer admitted that he mentally and emotionally struggled because he […] The post Tyrese Gibson Reveals Damaging Effects Of Colorism As A Child appeared first on Essence.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been taking a decisive stance for Black Lives Matter, even dropping out of the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open tournament on Aug. 27 […] The post Parents Of Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery Thank Naomi Osaka For Wearing Masks During U.S. Open appeared first on Essence.

There was nothing we didn’t love about Mills and Johanne Thenor’s vow renewal ceremony. The style, cake, and family photos were impeccable. But most impressive was their determination to reaffirm […] The post Bridal Bliss: Mills And Johanne’s Vow Renewal appeared first on Essence.