Victoria Uwumarogie
Posts
Halle Bailey On Missing Her Sister, Tuning Out Critics, And Why Starring In ‘Little Mermaid’ Means So Much: ‘This Is Way Bigger Than Me’
Halle Bailey has a lot to be thankful for right now. She’s entered into a fruitful season, as the 23-year-old singer and actress is preparing...
Self-Care Series: Kelly Rowland Shares Her Secrets For Top-Tier Physical And Mental Health
We often treat celebrities like they’re superhuman, but they have basic needs like everyday people. One difference may be needing to put extra effort into...
See What New Adventures Lie Ahead Of You: Your April Horoscope Is Here
This story appears in the March/April issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands now. Let’s get it together. This month’s Mercury in retrograde is in the sign...
First Look: The Honey Pot Enters The Sexual Wellness Space With New Line Of Products
The Honey Pot Company, founded in 2014, is an inclusive vaginal wellness brand offering clean, efficacious products from plant-derived ingredients. The brand has successfully brought...
The Disruptors: Black Women Championing Public Health Post-Pandemic
For more than 70 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put science into action to protect the public’s health. For nearly...
Here’s What You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer And How To Reduce Your Risk Of Having It
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer occurs in the colon or rectum, a part of the digestive system, also called the gastrointestinal system....
The Disruptors: Dani Lalonders And Anika Howard Are Black Women CEOs In The Very White Gaming Industry
When Dani Lalonders first fell in love with gaming, it wasn’t through some of the well-known classics that many enthusiasts name drop (though she does...
The Disruptors: Angela Doyinsola Aina Is Pushing Back Against White Supremacist Approaches To Childbirth
Angela Doyinsola Aina can’t pinpoint exactly when things changed for Black birthing mothers. Nevertheless, through her knowledge, work and experiences, the co-founder of the Atlanta-based...
The Best Black Love Moments From The Month Of March
While we experienced some lows in the Black love department this month, some couples honored their commitment to each other and displayed their love for...
Motherhood Inspired Amerie’s New Children’s Book — And Her Approach To The Music She’s Making
The Chronicles of Narnia. Babysitter’s Club. Bunnicula. The Water Dancer. Americanah. Nothing to See Here. These are just a few of singer Amerie‘s all-time favorite...