Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a resolution seeking to condemn Donald Trump after federal officers used tear gas and rubber bullets against peaceful protesters in order to clear Lafayette […] The post McConnell Blocks Resolution Blasting Trump’s Treatment Of Protesters appeared first on Essence.

As if we can take any more pain and suffering right now, New Orleans is mourning the loss of local musician and rapper, Marrero Desto. The 35-year-old rapper was shot […] The post New Orleans Rapper Marrero Desto Dead At 35 appeared first on Essence.

Beauty influencer, Jackie Aina has always used her YouTube channel where she has over 3 million subscribers, to highlight black-owned beauty brands. And according to Aina, by now everyone should […] The post Jackie Aina Says You Should Be Able To Name More Than 5 Black-Owned Beauty Brands appeared first on Essence.

Ella Jones made history on Tuesday night, becoming the first Black and first woman to ever be elected as mayor in Ferguson, Mo. As the New York Times notes, Jones, […] The post Ella Jones: Ferguson Elects Its First Black, First Woman Mayor appeared first on Essence.