Melissa Noel
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NFL Draft Hopeful Kyren Lacy Dies At 24 From Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound During Police Chase
Kyren Lacy, a former standout wide receiver at Lousiana State University (LSU) who had just declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, died over the weekend...
On The Radar: A Historic Black Museum’s Future In Limbo, Navy Vet Killed In NYC Helicopter Crash, Controversy Over Fundraiser For Teen Charged With Murder And More
The Museum of African American History in Boston is calling on the public for support after a key federal grant was suddenly terminated, threatening its...
LeVar Burton To Deliver 2025 Commencement Speech At Howard University
Howard University has announced that actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton will serve as the keynote speaker for its 157th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May...
ESSENCE Exclusive: Chicago Beyond Commits $2 Million To Empower Four Birth Advocates To Transform Black Maternal Health – “This Will Have Generational Impact”
In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to...
Angela Rye, Tamika Mallory & More Lead ‘State Of The People Power Tour’: “We Can’t Keep Centering Whiteness In Black Advancement”
On the heels of the “State of the People“— a 24-hour livestream marathon that served as a powerful counter to Donald Trump’s congressional address and...
From Big Chop To Big Impact
The hair journey of Camille Howard-Verović, D.O., started like that of many other women: She was seeking convenience and practicality in managing her curls. But...
On The Radar: References To Harriet Tubman Removed From National Park Service Webpage, Protests Against Trump’s Policies, Deadly Southern Storms & More
The National Park Service’s revision of its Underground Railroad webpage, which removed Harriet Tubman’s portrait and quote in favor of emphasizing “Black/White cooperation,” sparked controversy...
“I’m Not Here To Say I Told You So”: Kamala Harris Urges Courage, Sisterhood At Women’s Summit
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has remained largely out of the public eye since losing the November 2024 election to Donald Trump and his return...
Federal Judge Drops Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge has dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho’s decision comes nearly two months...
Barack Obama Photobombs A Family’s Cherry Blossom Shoot: “It Was Perfect”
Picture this: You’re out with your family, capturing picture-perfect moments under D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms, and then—boom!—former president Barack Obama casually photobombs your shot. That’s...