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Beats Ventures Into Beauty With Olive & June Nail Collaboration

“Music has the ability to narrate your day and match your mood—  just as your mani does,” says Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder and CEO of...

Highlights From Harlem Fashion Row’s 16th Annual Style Awards And Runway Show

On Tuesday evening, the Apollo Theater opened its doors for the 16th annual Harlem Fashion Row Style Awards by Brandice Daniels. Award recipients included the...

Persia White’s Pens ‘Love Letters’ To Fans With New Album

August marked a significant moment in the career of multi-talented artist Persia White. Known for her role as Lynn Searcy on the hit CW sitcom...

Taye Diggs And Apryl Jones Unite In ‘The Comeback’

Maverick Entertainment, the independent studio celebrated for its commitment to Black cinema, dropped a comedic bombshell with their latest offering, The Comeback. This family comedy...

Naomi Campbell Debuted Her Pretty Little Thing Runway Collection 

On Tuesday night, Supermodel Naomi Campbell, Edvin Thompson of Theophilio, and Victor Anate of Vicnate were designers for the first Pretty Little Thing runway 70-piece...

Race And Reality: How ‘The Blind Side’ Distorts Identity And Truth

It is easy to look back at the world in 2009 and believe things were much simpler. The United States had just elected its first...

Recapping ‘Time Of Essence’ Episode 3: The 1990s

Last week Time Of Essence showcased how the decade of the 1980s was marked by economic upheaval, and yet, Black women were still taking up...

The Best Skin Care Routine By Age, According To Dermatologists

Your skin changes as you age. From an increase in fine lines, wrinkles, and dry skin, to menopause-induced collagen loss, sagging, and puffiness, skin in...

‘Time Of Essence’: 1990s Music, Prosperity, And The Internet

The 90s marked a completely new era for ESSENCE. Leaving behind the economic downturn and turmoil of the 80s, the 1990s brought forth a brand...

The Best At-Home Laser Hair Removal Device For Darker Skin

Laser hair removal is the most permanent solution to body hair. However, darker skin is often left out of laser removal with most technology not...