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WATCH: Legacy And Luxury: Janelle Hopkin, President Of Spice Island Beach Resort, Leads Family-Owned Resort Into Its Next Era
The third-generation hotelier is setting a new standard in luxury hospitality—seamlessly blending sustainability, personalized service, technology and local culture to create unforgettable experiences at her...
WATCH | 2025: A Year to Redirect, Not Rest – ESSENCE Black Futures Honorees Speak Candidly About Why We Need Collective Action Now More Than Ever
ESSENCE Black Futures honorees, Dr. Brandon Frame, Tevon Blair, Dr. Topeka Sam and Mayor W. Mondale Robinson discuss the power of community, education and advocacy...
WATCH: The Stars Of AppleTV+’s ‘Dope Thief’ On Building Chemistry On-Screen
Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura take the lead in this explosive new thriller. The post WATCH: The Stars Of AppleTV+’s ‘Dope Thief’ On Building...
WATCH | Mekai Curtis On Working With Acting Legends
Since the first season of the STARZ drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan, audiences worldwide have seen its lead character Kanan Stark—played by MeKai Curtis—grow...
WATCH | Mekai Curtis On The Return Of Joey Bada$$’s Character Unique
Since the first season of the STARZ drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan, audiences worldwide have seen its lead character Kanan Stark—played by MeKai Curtis—grow...
WATCH | Patina Miller On Her Character Juggling Life
In an exclusive conversation with ESSENCE, Patina Miller opened up about the evolution of Raquel “Raq” Thomas as Power Book III: Raising Kanan heads into...
WATCH | Mekai Curtis On His Character’s Mindset In Season 4
Since the first season of the STARZ drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan, audiences worldwide have seen its lead character Kanan Stark—played by MeKai Curtis—grow...
WATCH | Mekai Curtis On His Character’s Relationship With Mother
Since the first season of the STARZ drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan, audiences worldwide have seen its lead character Kanan Stark—played by MeKai Curtis—grow...
WATCH | Mekai Curtis On Bringing His Character To Life
Since the first season of the STARZ drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan, audiences worldwide have seen its lead character Kanan Stark—played by MeKai Curtis—grow...
WATCH | Patina Miller On Being A Part Of The Power Universe
In an exclusive conversation with ESSENCE, Patina Miller opened up about the evolution of Raquel “Raq” Thomas as Power Book III: Raising Kanan heads into...