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Millennials Are Signing Prenups More Than Ever, But Why?

Are millennials still committed to marriage without a prenup? Studies show not so much. The U.S. Census Bureau recently released new data showing that U.S....

Here’s How You Should Celebrate National Self-Care Day According To Mental Health Professionals

Today is National Self-Care Day. Self-care shouldn’t be seen as a reward but as a necessary practice to holistically honor yourself. Although self-care is a...

Celebrate National Tequila Day With These 6 Black-Owned Brands

Today is National Tequila Day! What better way to celebrate the delicious distilled beverage made from blue agave plant than by drinking a shot of...

We Traveled to Cognac and Paris, France, To Experience What a True Bastille Day Celebration Is Like With D’USSÉ

Who doesn’t love to enjoy a carefully crafted spirit in a gorgeous foreign country?  Earlier this month, I had the unique opportunity to travel the...

Courting Is Out, ‘Vibing’ Is In, And Women Are Frustrated

Is romance dead? It certainly feels like it. In our digital-first world, straight Black women are tasked with establishing romantic connections in a sea of...

EFOC: Here’s How These Successful Entrepreneurs Pursued Unconventional Career Paths

In life, there are many different ways to find occupational success. Indeed we are far beyond the days of equating a traditional “9 am-5 pm”...

Rapper Yo-Yo and Former Video Vixen K.D. Aubert On The State of Women In Hip-Hop

Despite being a male-dominated musical genre, women are critical to hip-hop. ESSENCE understands this truth and honors the women of hip-hop at ESSENCE Fest with...

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford’s ‘Sisterhood Heals’ Highlights The Transformative Power Of Healing In Community

Black sisterhood is indescribable. It rests at the intersection of joy, wellness, and support. Most times, our sisterhood is the sacred space where connection, community,...

Leading With Imagination: How Disney’s Imagineering President Barbara Bouza Curates Creativity 

Have you ever wondered who the team is getting cultural details eerily spot on in Disney’s Princess and the Frog movie? The Walt Disney Imagineering...

Here’s How To Know If You’re Compatible Based On Your Interior Design Style

Love at first Tinder swipe or first glance at their couch? Nowadays, dating can be even more difficult due to many factors such as COVID-19,...