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Birdman & Friends Join ESSENCE Festival Of Culture Lineup

As we eagerly approach the milestone 30th birthday of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, presented by Coca-Cola®, anticipation is mounting for a glimpse into what...

Will Doctors No Longer Be Able To Use Abortions During Emergency Medical Situations?

For the second time in one month, an abortion case has gone before the Supreme Court. A key issue in the case revolves around whether...

Did You Know The Oldest Degree-Granting HBCU Was Founded 170 Years Ago Today?

Lincoln University, the first ever degree-granting HBCU was founded on this day, 170 years ago. Rev. John Miller Dickey and his wife Sarah Emlen Cressen...

EEOC Takes Legal Against Sheetz Over Alleged Racial Discriminatory Hiring Practices

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Sheetz accusing the convenience store chain of engaging in racially discriminatory hiring practices. The...

Let’s Get Lit: ESSENCE’s Must-Read Books For Spring 2024

Spring is here and remnants of growth and new beginnings are in the atmosphere. It is a time when we begin to indulge in Spring...

A Black Girl’s Guide To Napa Valley

Napa Valley has been an opulent bucket-list destination for many years. Also known as Wine Country, the valley is roughly an hour outside of San...

The Secret To Detailed Spring Manicures, According To A Manicurist

From dainty flowers to micro-French tips, Spring is the time to detail your manicure with intricate coquettish designs. “I’ve always had an attention to detail,”...

To Black Women, “Girlhood” Is More Than A Trend

For Black women, the “girlhood” trend is as much a practice of survival and bodily autonomy as it is an avenue to access joy. 2023...

Why You Should Be Using Massage Candles

One of the newest innovations in the candle market is the massage candle. Massage candles are versatile in that they can be used like normal...

9 Colognes To Give Your Man This Spring

Ladies, I know what you’re thinking. Getting your beloved man a grooming gift is the perfect way to show him how much you care. Perhaps...