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Shelby Stewart
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Christian Menefee Unseats Al Green In Historic TX-18 Runoff Victory
In a decisive primary runoff victory Tuesday night, Christian Menefee secured the Democratic nomination for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, defeating longtime incumbent Al Green and…
Meet The Winners Of The Black Women In Food Summit’s 2026 Pitch Competition
The 4th Annual Black Women in Food Summit closed in Washington, D.C. with a moment that reflected exactly what the weekend had been building toward:…
Judge Sunny Mullins Is Seeking To Bring A New Perspective To The Rockdale County State Court Bench
After spending nearly two decades practicing law, Judge Sunny Mullins is making her case to voters in Georgia’s Rockdale County on her record while reminding…
Ambyr Michelle Turns Her Inner Life Into Art
By the time Ambyr Michelle arrives on set for Beyond The Gates, Eva Thomas is already waiting for her. Somewhere between the fluorescent lights of…
Library of Congress Adds Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, Ray Charles And More To 2026 National Recording Registry
Every year, the National Recording Registry makes annual selections to be entered into the Library of Congress after advising with curators and the National Recording…
No Crew, No Problem: 5 Tips For Rocking ESSENCE Festival Solo
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is a love letter to Black women, and more of us are replying to that love letter solo. Every July,…
Michelle Obama To Bring ‘IMO: The Look’ Live Conversation To 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
For decades, Michelle Obama and ESSENCE have existed in conversation with one another—through magazine covers, keynote interviews, and cultural moments that stretched far beyond politics…
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: How To Slay Your First ESSENCE Festival
The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola is just around the corner. If you have not purchased your tickets yet, you may miss…
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Where To Stay In New Orleans Based On Your Vibe
New Orleans has always been that girl. Filled with mouth-watering cuisine, interactive museums, and one of the country’s most exciting bar scenes, Louisiana’s cultural capital…
A Guide To Juneteenth Celebrations Across The Country
As long as I can remember, Juneteenth was always celebrated in my house growing up. Maybe because my family on both sides are generationally Texan,…