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Victoria Uwumarogie
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How Being A Dog Mom Is Offering Black Women An Alternative Motherhood
The realization that I wanted to be a mother—and that motherhood, in this world, might be one of the worst things I could ever subject…
To Our Community, With Gratitude—And Action
Dear ESSIES, Over the past year, we have been booked and busy. We’ve been making sure EFOC 2026 delivers on ESSENCE’s values and meets the…
‘A Woman Remains A Mother Even After Miscarriage’: Jessica White’s Journey Through Grief And Into Her Power
There are women who survive grief, and then there are women who are transformed by it. Jessica White, a well-known model, doula, healer, and TV…
Are We The Problem? Victoria Monét Says Dating Women Is Harder Than Dating Men: ‘Girls Do Me Dirty’
Singer Victoria Monét is giving us the lowdown about her experience navigating both sides of the dating pool. During a recent appearance on the Angie…
Kijafa Vick On Being Her Own Force And Managing Emotional Labour In A High Profile Relationship
While Kijafa Vick is known to some as the wife of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, she’s carved out her own lane. Entrepreneurship, philanthropy, TV…
Intangible Ways To Honor Your Mom And Her Legacy This Mother’s Day
The transition from being young and free to being a part of the sandwich generation is both quick and silent. It can trigger this looming,…
Usher Launches Internship Program For Young Adults To Work On ‘R&B Tour’ With Chris Brown
In an industry where access often determines opportunity, Usher is putting his influence to work for the next generation. The Grammy Award-winning artist is connecting…
Black Women Are Making Space For Joy, One LEGO® Brick At A Time
Sponsored by the LEGO Group Being both Black and a woman is an ethereal experience. But at times, it can also feel like a constant…
From Doubt To Diagnosis: Monica’s Empowering Story Of Self-Advocacy
Monica is a real patient and a paid Lilly spokesperson. When pulling into the parking lot at the grocery store, Monica was always searching for…
When We Play: How Black Mothers Are Reclaiming Their Imagination
Sponsored by the LEGO Group One of the purest things you can witness is the unabashed joy of a child. Their rose-colored glasses are still intact, allowing…