When Dr. Faith Ohuoba, a board-certified OB-GYN in Houston, Texas, noticed swelling in her legs after delivering her baby via C-section, she trusted her instincts. Her blood pressure had spiked […] The post  “We Can’t Shrink From The Fight”: Black Maternal Health Advocates On The Crisis—And The Hope—Driving Change appeared first on Essence.

It’s one thing to find love. It’s another thing to do it with your mama watching. From the next room. OWN’s latest reality series, #Somebody’s Son, takes the viral hashtag that […] The post OWN’s #Somebody’s Son Brings Black Moms Into the Dating Drama—Literally appeared first on Essence.

The New York congresswoman let the crowd size speak for itself as her Fighting Oligarchy tour with Bernie Sanders rolled into another Republican area.

In a new video interview with ESSENCE, David Oyelowo and Simone Missick open up about their layered performances in Government Cheese, Apple TV+’s offbeat, heartfelt new comedy premiering April 16. […] The post David Oyelowo And Simone Missick, Apple TV+’s ‘Government Cheese’ appeared first on Essence.