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Akili King
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Our Favorite Red Carpet Looks From The Time 100 Gala
Last night, TIME hosted its annual TIME100 Gala, honoring some of the most influential people in the world. Among this year’s honorees were actress and…
Why Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Braids Are Inspiring Us 10 Years Later
10 years ago today, Beyoncé’s sixth album Lemonade was born. While the beauty looks in the visuals spanned braids, from Nefertiti-inspired to jumbo twists and…
Chic Mother’s Day Gifts for Your Luxury-Loving Mom
If there’s any holiday to splurge, it’s Mother’s Day. After all, it’s all about celebrating the maternal figures in our lives. When it comes to…
Inside Black in Fashion Council’s Exclusive Screening of ‘Michael’
Last week, the Black in Fashion Council (BIFC) hosted an intimate evening in New York City celebrating the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael, ahead of…
Get Ready With Tre Horton For The ‘Michael’ Premiere
For Tre Horton, who plays Marlon Jackson in Michael, getting ready for the premiere was less about chaos and more about intention. While red carpet…
Jasmine Tookes Stars In Victoria’s Secret Mother’s Day Campaign
Back in October, veteran angel Jasmine Tookes opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. But, it wasn’t just her silky, sexy hair our jaws were dropped…
5 Green Skincare Brands You Should Know About For Earth Day
The $500 billion dollar beauty industry—despite “greenwashing” claims—is responsible for 120 billion pieces of packaging waste each year. It’s an industry where beauty is often…
Hair Loss In Your 30s? It Could Be Early Menopause
“Daily hair shedding is normal,” hair transplant surgeon at The Treatment Rooms London Dr. Roshan Vara tells ESSENCE. In fact, most people shed around 50…
Our Favorite Red Carpet Looks From The ‘Michael’ Premiere
Michael, the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, is set to hit theaters this Friday. Last night, the film’s Los Angeles premiere served as a glamorous…
‘Michael’ Costume Designer Marci Rodgers Weaves Storytelling And Legacy In Biopic
The highly anticipated Michael biopic feels like a win for Black people everywhere. And that’s because it is. Releasing on April 24, it not only…