In Lisa Cortés’ profound portrayal of Little Richard, born Richard Wayne Penniman, the artist is first and foremost, a son of Macon, Georgia, born to a large family, faith at […] The post ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Is A Tribute to The Artist As A Moses Of Rock ‘n’Roll appeared first on Essence.

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Good art is powerful. Narratives communicated in sculpture and on canvas can stir emotions, unpack meaning, and translate life in ways words simply cannot. The creator’s intent and the viewer’s […] The post An Emerging New Class Of Creators Are Shaping The Future Of Black Art appeared first on Essence.

We all remember what went down with the problematic insinuations of the viral “clean girl aesthetic” last summer. It basically indicated whiteness being the most sought-after while still being appropriated […] The post Is The “Soft Life” Rhetoric Changing The Way We Dress? appeared first on Essence.