Victoria Uwumarogie
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The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: Where To Vacation Based On Your Personality
It’s almost time for summer travel, which means we’re always looking for new destination inspirations. Whether you’re seeking a solo adventure or going with someone,...
This TV Couple Travels The World With Their Toddler—Here’s How You Can Too
While many assume that traveling with young children limits your options when it comes to what you can see when exploring the world, couple Lindsey...
This Wellness Retreat Changed My Relationship With My Body
The first time I heard about cycle syncing, I was fresh out of journalism school and working my first industry job. It was intense, and...
Op-Ed: Garcelle Beauvais Chose Her Peace Over Reality TV Drama — And Honestly, I Get It
When I spoke with Garcelle Beauvais at the top of 2025 about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I asked the actress, the first Black...
Chef Lenora Chong And Son, Restaurateur Larry Morrow, Share A Cherished Easter Recipe From Their Family Table
Larry Morrow and his mother, celebrated chef Lenora Chong, know a thing or two about making guests feel like family. Morrow, a renowned New Orleans-based...
Why Midwives Matter—And What Most People Get Wrong About Them
It’s Black Maternal Health Week. Here’s everything you should know to protect yourself and those you love. MyQueen “Nurse Queen” Dickens, MSN, CNM, is on...
How Black Women Are Reclaiming Joy, Power, And Safety In Birth
It’s Black Maternal Health Week. Here’s everything you should know to protect yourself and those you love. Black maternal health in the U.S. is still...
Postpartum Hemorrhage Is A Serious Risk—And Black Women Are Facing It More Often
It’s Black Maternal Health Week. Here’s everything you should know to protect yourself and those you love. As a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, Kameelah Phillips,...
New Orleans Culinary Stars Share Their Picks For The Best Black-Owned Eateries And Bars In The Big Easy
This story is featured in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE, available on April 24. There is no better way to find the best restaurants...
Op-Ed: How ‘Love & Basketball’ Rewrote The Rules On Balancing Romance And Ambition
It’s been 25 years to the day since Love & Basketball was released, and its power hasn’t faded. If anything, the film has only grown...