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The history-making executive producer Catherine McKenzie kicks off ESSENCE’s ‘Black Women In The News’ series.McKenzie shares her motivations behind amplifying diverse voices. The post WATCH|...

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For this election season, we’re highlighting candidates in notable races throughout the country. The post WATCH | Paint The Polls Black: What You May Not...

Triple-negative breast cancer survivor and thriver Ricki Fairley, reflects on story and gives tips on how to check in on your girls. The post WATCH|Black...

ESSENCE takes to the streets of Los Angeles to have people weigh in on the controversial “R&B is dead” debate. The post WATCH | Is...

Mama, I made it! From Lupita Nyong’o to Steve Harvey, here are some stories of life-changing encounters with some of our favorite actors, models, and...

ESSENCE jumped In The Comments with RHOP star Candiace Dillard Bassett as she discussed what we can expect in the upcoming season, music and why...

ESSENCE jumped In The Comments with RHOP star Candiace Dillard Bassett as she discussed what we can expect in the upcoming season, music and why...