Malaika Jabali
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A Black Woman Is The Second-Oldest Person In The Country, And She Just Celebrated Her 114th Birthday
A Texas woman, Elizebeth Francis, celebrated her 114th birthday on July 25 and called it a “blessing” to have lived so long, she told Houston’s...
This Must-See Emmett Till Exhibit Reminds Us That History Is Not In The Distant Past
Many people are familiar with the story of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old Black boy who was tortured and killed for his interaction with a white...
N-word Allegedly Used Before Montgomery Riverfront Brawl, Three Men Now Arrested
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl J. Albert says that third-degree assault charges have been levied against two men who were connected to Saturday’s riverfront brawl in...
Phylicia Rashad Stepping Down As Dean Of Howard’s College Of Fine Arts
Acclaimed actress and Howard alum Phylicia Rashad will retire from her position as Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard...
“A Political Hit Job”: Black State Attorney Fires Back After Governor Ron DeSantis Orders Her Suspension
After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monique Worrell’s suspension as the State Attorney representing the Orlando area, she held a press conference outside of the...
“What’s At Stake Is Our Longevity, Our Livelihood”— Actress Gail Bean Speaks Out On Why She Said Enough Was Enough And Voted To Strike
ESSENCE is sitting down with creatives as part of a weeklong conversation #FromTheFrontLines centering their stories, triumphs, and struggles amid the WGA/SAG strike. Actress Gail...
“My Health Can’t Wait”: Johnson & Johnson Has A New Initiative To Bring Free Health Screenings To Communities Across The Country
This year, Johnson & Johnson “is sponsoring 15 community wellness events in 13 cities across the country” as part of their “My Health Can’t Wait”...
New Scholarship Created In Honor of Ralph Yarl, The Black Teen Who Was Shot Ringing The Wrong Doorbell
On Saturday, KC Scholars held a private screener of “Till”, the movie which tells Emmett Till’s story from his mother Mamie Till-Mobley’s perspective, where they...
“The People At The Top Are Counting On Us Keeping Up The Hollywood Facade” Actor Kendrick Sampson Calls Out Industry Execs Amid Strikes
ESSENCE is sitting down with creatives as part of a weeklong conversation #FromTheFrontLines centering their stories, triumphs, and struggles amid the WGA/SAG strike. “Some of...
From The Front Lines: Director Numa Perrier Recalls Bursting Into Tears, Feeling ‘Out Of Control’ As WGA/SAG Strike Continues
I burst into tears in front of my daughter. She looked at me— a bit stunned and very concerned. I never want my kid to...