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Refinery29 Brings Back 29Rooms For The Brand’s 20th Anniversary 

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Refinery29 is bringing back its iconic 29Rooms experience — but with a fresh new twist. This year, it’s hitting the…

Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, And More Set Detroit On Fire At 2025 Tycoon Music Festival

If there was any confusion on what defines a tycoon, put the dictionary down and scour the internet for clips from the 2025 Tycoon Music…

Hanna John-Kamen On Thunderbolts* And Always Staying Ready For Your Close Up

Killer action roles in television, sci-fi odyssey outlaws, and hyper-dystopian stories are brimming out of Hanna John-Kamen’s filmography as a performer with stamina in her…

Hannah John-Kamen On Thunderbolts* And Always Staying Ready For Your Close Up

Killer action roles in television, sci-fi odyssey outlaws, and hyper-dystopian stories are brimming out of Hannah John-Kamen’s filmography as a performer with stamina in her…

Sean Combs Faces Explosive Sex Trafficking Charges As Trial Begins

The prosecution and the defense told two versions of Sean Combs, 55, Monday morning as jury selection concluded and opening statements immediately followed in the…

Hi, Felisha: 30 Years After Friday, Angela Means Sees A Meme Ready For Reclamation

Angela Means is crying. Not bawling—but just enough to suggest she’s brushing away something wet. It’s not grief exactly, and it’s not weakness. On the…

The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 16, Episode 11: Let’s Be Honest

This week on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, we open with a rare sighting of Angela and her husband Charles, grabbing lunch and catching up….

A Love Letter To Ananda Lewis, The Blueprint

I was born in 1997, which means I came of age during the golden hour of glossy magazines and cable television. I flipped through Vibe,…

Susan L. Taylor: A Life Of Meaning And Purpose

This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August 2025 issue, on stands now. Editor’s Note: This article discusses child suicide. If you…

The New Voices Foundation Is Powering A Movement Through Community

Today, community is more important than ever as emerging entrepreneurs have to navigate the changing economic and political landscapes. Started to support underserved entrepreneurs, the…