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…

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….

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,…

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…

If you ever wondered what happens when two cultural icons get together at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, then wonder no more. On day three…

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…

The New Voices Foundation, an entrepreneur-supporting organization established in 2017, is proud to be a part of the ESSENCE family of companies and organizations. As…

Kenan Thompson never chased the spotlight. It simply never left him. For more than three decades, the Atlanta-born performer has been a consistent force in…

“So then I would get to sit through the Angelito offering and they would make us stand, they would have a prayer session,” Sol Angel…

Keith Lee is not a chef, not a restaurant owner, not even a critic in the traditional sense. But when he posts a review, the…