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How Venita Aspen Changed Southern Charm

“As a Black woman in The South, you kind of already know that you will be the last resort for a lot of people,” Venita...

ESSENCE At 53

Launched in May 1970, ESSENCE s a living testament to Black progress and a beacon of Black empowerment – few publications can claim such a...

10 Movies And Documentaries To Watch This MLK Day

The contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. can’t be defined by just one single moment in time. On the contrary, his fulfillment of purpose...

The 75th Emmys Has An All Black Production Team

Long regarded as the “biggest night in television,” the 75th Emmys is swiftly approaching. On top of celebrating the legacy of great television such as...

OPINION: Dr. Candia-Bailey’s Death Stresses The Role Of Empathetic Leadership

Since hearing about the unfortunate loss of a Black woman HBCU leader, VP of Student Affairs at Lincoln University Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey due to suicide,...

Breaking The Fourth Wall: Real Housewives Of Potomac

Among all the “Real Housewives” franchises, Potomac gained its claim to fame through its two matriarchal anchors, Karen Huger and Gizelle Bryant. While, like many...

Artist Derrick Adams Has Opened The Doors For Black Creatives To Experience Baltimore

This past November, multidisciplinary artist and Baltimore-native Derrick Adams officially welcomed the first guests to a dream realized: The Last Resort Artist Retreat. Set in...

Unveiling Celeb Mysteries At The 81st Golden Globes

Sunday night commemorated the 81st Golden Globe Awards, where Hollywood’s biggest stars came together for a night highlighting some of the best cinema and television...

Ask A Stylist: Finding Your Personal Style In 2024

In 2024, we’re aiming to shed away the “core” or aesthetic based trends and move into discovering our personal style. Going on this journey to...

Watch The Official Trailer For ‘The Underdoggs’

The Underdoggs is a story of redemption. When a has-been ex-professional football player Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings (played by Snoop Dogg) has a fall from...