Victoria Uwumarogie
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Let Me Count The Ways: Celebrating Black Love In All Its Forms
This story appears in the January/February issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands now. Amid economic turmoil, political unrest, public health crises and general global strife, love—especially...
A Love Letter To Rihanna, From One Bajan To Another
The year is 2005, and my big cousin has just picked me up from school. As usual, she’s playing a CD mix one of her...
Patti LaBelle, 78, Is Ready To Date Again: ‘I’m Too Good To Be Solo’
The legendary Patti LaBelle says she’s ready to date again. She opened up about the current status of her love life during an appearance on...
Shaunie Henderson Originally Thought Dating A Pastor Would Be ‘Really Boring’
Pastor Keion Henderson and his wife, Basketball Wives producer and entrepreneur Shaunie Henderson, recently launched a podcast called The Groow Zone. The couple released the...
Sober Black Girls Club Gets Real About Struggles With Addiction In The African-American Community
In honor of Black History Month, Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole Jones from the Sober Black Girls Club joined American Addiction Centers’ Addiction Talk...
Meet Iceland! Gucci Mane And Keyshia Ka’oir Are Parents Again
Rapper Gucci Mane and entrepreneur Keyshia Ka’oir have given birth to their second child. This comes over two years after welcoming their son Ice in...
Op-Ed: Women Aren’t ‘Selfish’ For Choosing Their Happiness Over Their Marriage
When Tia Mowry, 44, announced she was getting a divorce last year, many people were shocked. She and estranged husband Cory Hardrict, 43, seemed like...
After 20 Years Together, Devale And Khadeen Ellis Are Sharing Their Highs, Lows And Love In A New Book
Devale and Khadeen Ellis are a married couple you can relate to and learn from. Down to earth, transparent, and together for 20 years, the...
‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ Dedicates Episode To Autism Awareness
The Proud Family was a beloved show for kids in the early aughts that did it for the culture, representing colorful Black families on screen....
Why Texting Your Ex This Valentine’s Day May Not Be The Best Idea
Some people love Valentine’s Day, some don’t celebrate, and others are indifferent. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, it’s hard to ignore the...