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WATCH | 2022 Soul Train Awards Nominees
The nominees for the upcoming Soul Train Awards presented by BET have been announced and Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige both have seven nods to...
WATCH | Suzan-Lori Parks and Kenny Leon On Why The World Needs “Topdog/Underdog” Now
By: Rivéa Ruff “With all that we’ve gone through as a world, as a community, as Black folks, I think it’s time for us to...
WATCH | Sir Steve McQueen Moved By Honor At This Weekends Academy Museum Gala
BY: Brande Victorian Winning an Academy Award is one thing, being honored by the Academy is a completely different thing,’ says the British film director...
WATCH | This Black Owned Brand will help you travel in luxury while being TSA-compliant!
This week on Shop Essence Live in partnership with New Voices Foundation, we feature BlackTravelBox® hair and skincare products that are made for life on...
WATCH | HBCU Bands Are The Highlight of Homecoming
Meet us at the half-time show! It’s the big band energy for us! The post WATCH | HBCU Bands Are The Highlight of Homecoming appeared...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Afro Latina’s Stand Up!
Our Essence Staff sound-off about their culture, heritage, and deep pride in being Afro Latina. The post Hispanic Heritage Month: Afro Latina’s Stand Up! appeared...

WATCH | The Receipts: Amara La Negra
The Afro-Latina has made it her duty to educate the world about her culture and heritage. We love to see it! The post WATCH |...

WATCH | Paint The Polls Black: What You May Not Know About Stacey Abrams
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...

WATCH | ‘Lady Sings The Blues’ Turns 50 With A Lasting Impact
Starring entertainment icons Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, and Richard Pryor “Lady Sings the Blues,” tells the story of the troubled, yet talented singer, Billie...