Melissa Noel
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From Hollywood To Michigan’s Heartland: Hill Harper Shares Why He’s Running For U.S.Senate
In a candid conversation, just ahead of Primary Day in Michigan, renowned actor, activist, and now Senate candidate Hill Harper shared his motivations for entering...
From St. Lucia To The World Stage: Celebrating Julien Alfred’s Gold Medal Triumph In The 100M Race
On Saturday, in just 10.72 seconds St. Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred made history providing her home country its very first Olympic medal. The track star...
Sha’Carri Richardson Shines And Wins Silver In 100M Olympic Debut
The Paris Olympics has felt like a redemption tour for many U.S. athletes, but none probably more so than Sha’Carri Richardson. Making a dazzling debut...
Kamala Harris Has Secured Enough Delegate Votes To Become The Democratic Presidential Nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris has officially garnered enough delegate votes to secure the Democratic Party’s nomination. Jaime Harrison, the Democratic National Committee Chair, announced the...
DEI Offices Close At Auburn University, Mizzou, Iowa State And The University Of Alabama
On Monday, Auburn University issued a statement that the school would be dissolving its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office in order to remain in...
Black Farmers Receive Historic $2 Billion Payout After Decades of USDA Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is finally taking steps to address decades of discrimination, awarding $2 billion to Black and other minority farmers. President...
Black Economic Excellence: Exploring The Legacy And Power Of Black Cooperatives
August is National Black Business Month, and ESSENCE is celebrating Black economic excellence and taking a look at the important history of Black cooperatives. According...
‘We Failed’: Illinois Sheriff Speaks Out After Fatal Police Shooting Of Sonya Massey
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell said that his department “failed the community” in the July 6 fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who...
President Biden Calls For Major Reforms To ‘Restore’ Faith In The Supreme Court
On Monday, President Biden issued a new plan calling for Supreme Court reform. The president proposed establishing term limits and ethics reform for the high...
Meet Lauren Scruggs: The First Black American Woman To Win An Individual Fencing Medal At The Olympics
Lauren Scruggs made U.S. Olympic history by winning silver in women’s individual foil fencing, becoming the first Black woman from the United States to earn...