Melissa Noel
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Larry Nassar, Disgraced Former USA Gymnastics Team Doctor, Stabbed At A Florida Federal Prison
Larry Nassar, the disgraced former US Gymnastics doctor, was stabbed multiple times on Sunday at the US Penitentiary Coleman in Florida after an altercation with...
‘I’m Not Back, I’m Better’: Sha’Carri Richardson Wins 100m Race At U.S. Championships
Moments after her name was announced at the starting line, Sha’Carri Richardson dramatically removed her trademark orange wig and tossed it onto the track behind her. As the crowd “oohed” and...
A Seat At The Table: Senior Black Federal Government Leaders Highlight Pathways For Careers In Public Service At ESSENCE Fest
The federal government employs more than two million people, making it the nation’s largest employer. For many, however, understanding or even being aware of the...
Secret Service Launches Investigation After Cocaine Found At The White House
A powdery substance found by Secret Service at the White House on Sunday has been confirmed to be cocaine following lab testing, CBS News reports. The...
Supreme Court Rules That Businesses Can Refuse Service To Gay Customers
The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to gay rights with its latest ruling. On Friday, the high court released its decision in 303 Creative LLC...
Supreme Court Strikes Down President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
On Friday, the Supreme Court released the last of its decisions, including its highly-anticipated ruling on student loan forgiveness. The high court’s conservative supermajority ruled...
Calling All Book Lovers To The ESSENCE Authors™ Experience
The ESSENCE Authors™ experience will give festival attendees a chance to get up close and personal with some of today’s top Black authors & content...
This Unique Concert Blending The Sounds Of Jazz And Vibe Of Carnival Is A Must-See
What do you get when you blend smooth, American jazz with the electrifying sights and sounds of Trinidad’s Carnival? Well, thanks to Julliard-trained percussionist and...
Led By Vice President Kamala Harris, Senior Biden-Harris Administration Officials Are Set To Join The Global Black Economic Forum At The 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
At this year’s Essence Festival of Culture™, the Biden-Harris Administration led by Vice President Kamala Harris and other senior members of the administration– including Secretary of...
Governor Greg Abbott Signs Laws Banning Diversity Offices At Public Universities In Texas
Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, signed a law requiring all diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at all state-funded schools and universities in Texas to...