

Dominique Fluker
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Delicious Vegan Recipes To Prepare For The Fourth of July
Who doesn’t love a good Fourth of July plate? Ahead of the holiday, we tapped several Black women vegan chefs to receive some delicious recipes,...
EFOC: ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Star Yandy Smith-Harris Gets Real About Her Marriage, ‘It’s Not Perfect All Of The Time.’
NEW ORLEANS – We will always show love for Black women who are single and dating, have found love, or are in between. ESSENCE’s own...

EFOC: To Do Or Not To Do? All About BBLs, Vaginoplasty, Veneers
NEW ORLEANS – On July 1, 2023, ESSENCE’s Content Director, Nandi Howard, hosted a riveting conversation about cosmetic surgery in our Black community with physician...

EFOC: ‘Healthy, Happy, And Wise!’ Sheryl Lee Ralph, Bevy Smith, And D-Nice Share How Black Joy Begins With Good Health
NEW ORLEANS – On July 1, 2023, television personality Bevy Smith took the Main Stage to moderate Pfizer’s “Black Joy Begins with Good Health” panel....

Reality Television Show Stars Briana Myles And Lauren Speed-Hamilton Talk About Finding Their Life Partners
NEW ORLEANS – Married at First Sight‘s Briana Myles and Netflix’s Love Is Blind’s Lauren Speed-Hamilton spoke on our Main Stage at the 2023 ESSENCE...

It’s Time To Talk About Black Women’s Bodies in the Quick Diet Era
NEW ORLEANS- Dr. Courtney Washington and Dr. Eric Griggs sat down with our senior lifestyle editor, Victoria Uwumarogie, at ESSENCE Fest on the Main Stage...

Fashion Shows and Fêtes: Best Black Love Moments From The Month Of June
July is quickly approaching, but the summer really heated up in June! This month we saw our stars share romantic moments, globally and professionally. From...

‘Failure Is Our Most Excellent Teacher’: Pinky Cole’s Inspirational New Book Grants Us The Permission To Fail
Pinky Cole, founder of the wildly successful restaurant chain Slutty Vegan, has experienced an amazing year so far, including leading a standout business and marrying...

Should You Purchase A Gift If Traveling For A Wedding? The Decision Is Naunced According To Experts
Although weddings are a joyous time, they can be expensive, especially if you’re a bride and groom’s guest or in the actual bridal party. If...
The Benefits Of Probiotic And Prebiotic Sodas
When growing up, I wasn’t allowed to drink soda. My parents were concerned about the combination of sugar, carbonation, and other potentially harmful ingredients, so...