Shannon Sharpe is taking a step back from his role on ESPN’s popular sports talk television program First Take, where he delivers commentary alongside Stephen A. Smith and host Molly […] The post Op-Ed: Shannon Sharpe’s Toxic Masculinity Could Cost Him Everything appeared first on Essence.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is done being everything for everyone—at the expense of herself. In a candid conversation with actress Taraji P. Henson on her podcast “IMO,” which she […] The post Michelle Obama Talks Skipping Trump’s Inauguration And The Power Of Saying No appeared first on Essence.

Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas and Basketball Wives star Laura Govan, is in a medically induced coma. The five-star prospect and USC commit was in a […] The post Gilbert Arenas And Laura Govan’s Son, Alijah, In Medically Induced Coma After Car Accident appeared first on Essence.

The president's "lasting harm" on America was brilliantly depicted on the publication's front.