Trailblazers are often misunderstood, but Lecrae has never been afraid to walk off the beaten path. As a Grammy-award-winning Christian rap music artist, New York...

Once the leftovers are packed away and the last scoop of the baked macaroni and cheese has been taken, Black households across America begin preparations...

2023 was one of the most exciting years to date in the field of entertainment. The world was able to experience career-spanning art exhibitions, the...

Black sitcoms have consistently played a pivotal role in shaping cultural narratives and reflecting the experiences of the African American community. Beyond their comedic timing...

Christmas is, in large part, the reason the rockstar-rapper we know today, Teezo Touchdown, exists. His passion for music dates all the way back to...

“I’m not trying to be like anyone else. I want to be myself, and I want to make sure that other girls understand that too.”...

Filmmaker Jeymes Samuel takes audiences on a transformative journey with his forthcoming movie, The Book of Clarence. Drawing inspiration from his own upbringing and a...

Brandee Younger says she doesn’t ever remember fitting in a nice little box. In junior high school she was the only Black girl among the...

Today the entertainment world mourns the loss of actor Andre Braugher, renowned for his iconic roles as Captain Raymond Holt in the beloved comedy series...

During ESSENCE Festival of the Culture, when ESSENCE Ventures President & CEO Caroline Wanga sat with media mogul Oprah Winfrey, it was a different format...