Victoria Uwumarogie
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Op-Ed: You Shouldn’t Have To Be Skinny To Have A Voice In Health And Wellness
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been bigger than most of my friends and family. I was always very aware of my size and constantly...
Polyamory And Parenthood: Does It Affect The Kids?
Public polyamory is rising. Ne-Yo, Kofi Sirobie, Willow Smith and AJ Johnson have all opened up about preferring non-monogamous romances. TLC’s new series, Polyfamily, will...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Why Gig-Tripping Is The Trend To Try In 2025
The old-school trend of traveling for concerts has been remixed with a new name–gig-tripping–and we’re here for it. Simply put, gig-tripping is when fans pack...
Jess Hilarious Highlights A Lack Of Support For New Mothers Returning To Work
For Black women, thriving at work does not come without its sacrifices. Between fighting for equal pay and getting credit for their ideas, surviving the...
Op-Ed: Do Victims Of Abuse Become Perpetrators?
Jonathan Majors recently revealed that he was sexually abused by both men and women beginning at the age of 9. In 2023, he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend. So,...
The Disruptors: How COVID Lockdowns And A Need For Safe Spaces Inspired Asia Bright To Create Black Girls Hike
For all of the tragedy that the COVID-19 pandemic brought, it also sprouted some impactful things. For Asia Bright, that includes a new appreciation for...
Black Women Share Why They Chose To Make Dubai Home—And How You Can Too
Despite the way it may appear on social media, moving abroad, especially for Black people, is not a new phenomenon. We actually have a long...
Nip And Tuck Travel: Inside The Surge Of Beauty Tourism
This story is featured in the March/April 2025 issue of ESSENCE. There was once a time when the idea of flying to another country for...
A Different Kind Of Park: Why Your Next Family Reunion Should Be At Disney World
My family has hosted annual gatherings for as long as I can remember, and I’ve eagerly anticipated them each year from childhood through adulthood. These...
A New Book Aims To Help Black Women With High-Functioning Depression Reclaim Their Joy
Judith Joseph, MD, created the first research-backed framework for assessing high-functioning depression. Now, the psychiatrist wants Black women take charge of their happiness with it....