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Maurice And Kimmi Scott Say It Took Backlash, Counseling, For Him To See Issue With Viral ‘Suffer Through Sex’ Comments

Kimmi Grant Scott, of Love and Marriage: Huntsville fame, found two lumps in her right breast when she was performing a self-exam. By June 2022,...

National Geographic’s Breakout Star, Jeff Jenkins, Is Helping Plus-Size Travelers See The World

In just over five years, Jeff Jenkins has become a household name in the travel industry by sharing his adventures as a plus-size Black man...

Ciara Could Only Laugh When Asked About Co-Parenting With Future

Ciara has the internet cackling with her response to a question about co-parenting with former fiancé Future, born Nayvadius Wilburn, during an interview with The Shade...

The Real Little Mermaid: This Black Woman Is Diving To Preserve Coral Reefs — And Black History

This story is featured in the September/October issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands now. “The ocean is for everyone,” states Alannah Vellacott, 33, after a morning...

6 Workouts For Beginners To Kickstart Your Fitness Journey

A fitness journey is something people start for different reasons. It could be to get the body of your dreams, keep your heart healthy, or...

Op-Ed: I Need Nelly To Show The Same Enthusiasm Ashanti Has About Their Reunion

I don’t care if Ashanti and Nelly get married. Let me start by saying that. I’ve seen the conversations online about what she should be...

Actress Goes Into Labor At Beyoncé Concert, Pays Tribute To Star With Newborn’s Name

The Renaissance World Tour has been home to many unforgettable, and even life-changing moments for fans. At one of the most recent shows, during Beyoncé’s...

Uzo Aduba Shares Stunning Photos From Her Nigerian Traditional Wedding As She Celebrates Third Anniversary

Emmy winner Uzo Aduba is celebrating her third wedding anniversary with filmmaker Robert Sweeting. The two surprised fans when she shared that they had privately...

Forget Quiet Luxury. Black Women Deserve To Live Out Loud.

This story is featured in the September/October issue of ESSENCE, available on newsstands now. Since the conclusion of the popular HBO series Succession and the...

Carnival For Every Body 

This story is featured in the September/October 2023 issue of ESSENCE, available on newsstands now. I like to tell people that I’m a Kadooment baby—literally....