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Jay-Z’s Career Is Honored With An Exhibition At The Brooklyn Public Library

Last night, Jay-Z’s illustrious 27-year career in rap music was honored with an immersive exhibition called “The Book of Hov” at the Brooklyn Public Library,...

Rappers Kendrick Lamar And Gunna Sport Chanel Tweed Jackets

In recent years, Chanel has made some long-awaited strides toward inclusivity. In 2018, Alton Mason was the first Black male model to walk the French...

Ballet Flats Are (Back) In Now

Ballet Flats: a trend that was very popular in the 2000s returns as many of the trends from the early aughts resurface into the limelight....

Glazed NYC’s RTW Collection Is Function Meets Fashion

Glazed NYC is a fashion brand born out of necessity and fueled by passion, seamlessly merging function and glamour. Founded by Shelby Macklin and Banna...

EFOC: Jermaine Dupri and Karl Kani on Hip Hop’s 50 Years of Music and Style 

In the last 50 years, hip hop has revolutionized communities and mindsets, inspiring us all to fearlessly pursue our passions. Born on the streets of...

Essence Fashion Digest: Martine Rose x Nike, Telfar x Melissa, and More

Fashion’s affinity for unexpected collaborations continues to captivate. This trend has propelled the industry towards a more expansive realm of creativity, creating space for groundbreaking...

ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2023: Transformative Entrepreneurial Strategies for Purposeful Profit and Social Impact

NEW ORLEANS – On June 30, 2023, three prominent women in their communities came together to explain how they’ve navigated a space that was not...

Hip Hop’s Past, Present, and Future: Solutions Unveiled at EFOC’s AFROPUNK Blktopia Experience

NEW ORLEANS – On July 2, 2023, at the Essence Festival of Culture, three of hip hop’s elites, Michael “Blue” Williams, an entertainment manager at...