Nothing ruins a no-makeup makeup look (or your mood) quite like hyperpigmentation. Those stubborn dark spots are relentless, and the condition is super common— and harder to treat— in melanated […] The post How To Treat Hyperpigmentation appeared first on Essence.

A  record number of Black candidates ran for office during the 2022 midterm elections. Several of them made history with election wins across the U.S. Among them is Wes Moore, who will […] The post Why Aren’t More Black Candidates Winning? appeared first on Essence.

Philanthropist and community leader Ebony Austin, alongside Ladonna Thomas of Kali Soul Events, blessed more than 3,000 Atlanta-based families during Austin’s 3rd annual toy drive and holiday skate party at […] The post Ebony Austin of Nouveau Bar And Grill Surprises Three Families With New Townhomes For The Holiday Season appeared first on Essence.

Take your spot around the bonfire with the cast of Coca-Cola and ESSENCE’s If Not For My Girls. Join Paige Hurd, Ryan Destiny, and Justine Skye as they sip Coca-Cola […] The post WATCH | Relationships—From the Good to the Ghosted appeared first on Essence.