Tia Williams is having a moment. The author’s 2016 book The Perfect Find just debuted on Netflix with Gabrielle Union in the lead role and...

Few recording artists can boast consistent relevance and influence over 30 years. Even fewer achieve it before hitting age 42. But Monica is a rare...

“I want to do everything that I say in the song.”   That was Missy Elliott’s response when director Hype Williams asked for her ideas about...

Before TikTok and Instagram became large hubs for the beauty community, there was BeautyCon. The annual convention is for beauty lovers, masters, and beginners to get...

This spring marks three years of tremendous evolution at ESSENCE, a movement that began when we double downed on our mission to continue to strengthen...

Cara Sabin has mastered the art of fulfillment and balance, both professionally and personally. Sitting at the helm of two companies, Sabin holds the titles...

“I’ll take it black,” says Jalen Hurts, “with honey.” This is how the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles orders his coffee. There are layers to...

Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skincare, is disrupting the global beauty industry with its mission to increase accessibility, transparency, and sustainability in all aspects of...

For the first full month of Spring, the natural desire to show more skin can not be avoided–and shouldn’t be–after months of cold weather. We’re...

When was the last time you drenched your skin in Glitter? After the end of fashion month, or more like “beauty” month for some of...