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Victoria Uwumarogie
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Tracking My Blood Sugar (Without Being Diabetic) Changed How I Do Everything
I’ve been on a health kick since the year began, looking for new ways to take care of my mind, body, and spirit. That’s included…
Exclusive: Actress Kym Whitley Opens Up About The Secret To Her Stunning Weight Loss — Zepbound
Kym Whitley is glowing through the screen. As she pops up on Zoom for our chat, the actress, 64, looks svelte. She’s been on a…
‘It’s Not Over Yet’: Rae Lewis-Thornton And The Ongoing Fight Against HIV 30 Years Later
This story is featured in the July/August 2025 issue of ESSENCE. Rae Lewis-Thornton was diagnosed with HIV when she was 24. The year was 1987,…
Mamas At Work: Stephany Faublas On Gaining Internet Fame With Daughter Cadence, And Why They’re Starting Over In NYC
Stephany and Cadence are taking New York City. Your favorite Internet mother-and-daughter duo has left behind their longtime digs in North Carolina to start over…
Exclusive: ‘Dear Future Wifey’ Host Laterras R. Whitfield Is Engaged — ‘I Love This Woman’
“I feel a little overwhelmed,” Laterras R. Whitfeld admits. The media personality is the host of the popular podcast Dear Future Wifey, and at the…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce On Her Paris Olympics Exit—And Why Her Road To Recovery Led To New York, Not Jamaica
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is not going anywhere. Not yet, at least. That message was clear following the screening of her new documentary, Winning Against Time, in…
Exclusive: Odeal’s New EP Turns His Passport Stamps Into A Soundtrack For The Summer
Odeal is feeling it. The crooner, who broke through with music lovers everywhere with his hit “Soh Soh” last summer, is in Paris at the…
Plant-Based In The Big Easy: Where To Eat Vegan In New Orleans
Crawfish. Alligator. Shrimp. Oysters. Sausage. Pork. Smothered chicken. Meat is often central to some of the signature meals that locals and visitors alike clamor for…
Exclusive: NFL Star Xavier Legette Talks Viral Fame, Grill Life, And Why Raccoon Tastes Just Right
Xavier Legette knows his meats. The Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver has made headlines for his favorite foods, particularly his affinity for raccoon and squirrel, which…
Mamas At Work: Angela Simmons Is Focused On Her Son, Her Business, And Pouring Into Herself
Angela Simmons is at it again, and by “it,” I mean handling business. The 37-year-old is known for being a successful entrepreneur (Pastry shoes, anyone?),…