Malaika Jabali
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On The 100th Anniversary Of The Rosewood Massacre, We Honor Its Black Victims And Their Descendants Pushing For Reparations
Last week, Jan. 1-7, marked the 100th Anniversary of the Rosewood Massacre. In remembrance of this centennial anniversary, the University of Florida is hosting Remembering Rosewood,...
If I Become Virginia’s First Black Congresswoman, I Won’t Just Shatter A Glass Ceiling– I’ll Fight For Progress
Lois McClellan grew up in the segregated South in a family of domestic workers and laborers during the Great Depression. She became the first in...
On National Science Fiction Day, We Salute Octavia Butler
Today is National Science Fiction Day, and ESSENCE is paying tribute to one of the greatest sci-fi novelists of all time, Octavia Estelle Butler. Named...
Missing Princeton Student Reportedly Died By Suicide
Misrach Ewunetie, the missing Princeton University student whose body was found on campus in October, reportedly died by suicide. The 20-year-old was last seen at...
This Black NASA Scientist Wrote A Children’s Book That Keeps Faith At The Center
Space is no longer the final frontier as many of earth’s biggest billionaires have begun a race to colonize the known and unknown reaches of...
6 Books For Your Kwanzaa Gift List
Kwanzaa is a great time to reset and spend meaningful time with friends and family. On the last day of the celebration on Jan. 1...
7 Ways To Celebrate Kwanzaa This Year
Now that the Christmas rush has settled, Kwanzaa is here to help us reflect and embrace our culture. A solid grand closing to the year,...
Are You Ready For This Winter Storm?
When we said we were dreaming of a white Christmas, it wasn’t…this. A winter storm is affecting over half the country heading into the Christmas...
With Food Costs Still Growing, This Streetwear Retailer Is Helping To Feed The Country
We’ve heard about the costs of groceries all year long. But the rising prices of food this year doesn’t just mean we have to adjust...
The City Of Buffalo Sues Gunmakers, Says Industry Fuels Violence
The city of Buffalo, New York filed a lawsuit in state court Tuesday, accusing major gun manufacturers of fueling violence through irresponsible marketing and sales practices. Buffalo Mayor...