Both on the canvas and within the institutions that house them, Julie Mehretu asks us what abstraction can carry in our collective experience. For the…

When Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds emerged during the 1980s, he quickly became a power player in the music industry. Before he was recognized for solo hits…

“It’s always nice to share what you’ve learned on your journey with everyone because it’s so vast,” Pam Grier says. “I’ve learned so much and…

After eight seasons, The Chi is preparing to say goodbye. Since premiering in 2018, Lena Waithe’s Chicago-based drama has become one of the defining Black…

“Whoa,” Alicia Keys says, looking up at the wall-sized work in front of her. “This is crazy.” Keys has just stepped into the first floor…

Peacock has released the first trailer for Strung, the upcoming psychological thriller directed by Malcolm D. Lee and starring Chloe Bailey. The film is scheduled…

Mýa is back in the spotlight, and it’s for good reason. Although it’s been almost a decade since the release of her previous album, she’s…

Today, the nominations for the BET Awards 2026 have officially arrived, highlighting some of the biggest names Black entertainment. This year, Cardi B leads the…

Netflix’s Nemesis opens with a familiar setup—a detective chasing a criminal who always seems one step ahead. But once the series moves forward, it becomes…

Every summer, ESSENCE turns New Orleans into the heartbeat of Black culture. Music pours out of the Caesars Superdome, conversations spill into the streets, and…