Actress Yaya DaCosta helps birth children when she’s not on the big screen. The model, who rose to fame after being a runner-up in cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model, […] The post Yaya DaCosta Opens Up About Her Work As A Doula And Home Birth Experience  appeared first on Essence.

This story appears in our May/June issue, officially on newsstands April 24. African traditions have influenced the food dished out in New Orleans ever since the city was a major […] The post Beyond Beignets: Black Chefs Changing The Culinary Scene In New Orleans  appeared first on Essence.

It’s been a whirlwind year for Angel Reese.  The Chicago Sky phenom known as “Bayou Barbie” has been collecting wins both on and off the court. And her latest victory? […] The post WNBA Star Angel Reese Just Scored Her Biggest Win Yet: Homeownership At 22 appeared first on Essence.

Former Next lead singer Robert “RL” Lavelle Huggar and his wife, Lena Danielle Huggar, will be parents for a second time. The couple is expecting their second child together.   Lena […] The post RL Huggar And His Wife Are Expecting Another Baby appeared first on Essence.