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Shelby Stewart
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Hi, Felisha: 30 Years After Friday, Angela Means Sees A Meme Ready For Reclamation
Angela Means is crying. Not bawling—but just enough to suggest she’s brushing away something wet. It’s not grief exactly, and it’s not weakness. On the…
The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Season 16, Episode 11: Let’s Be Honest
This week on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, we open with a rare sighting of Angela and her husband Charles, grabbing lunch and catching up….
A Love Letter To Ananda Lewis, The Blueprint
I was born in 1997, which means I came of age during the golden hour of glossy magazines and cable television. I flipped through Vibe,…
Susan L. Taylor: A Life Of Meaning And Purpose
This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August 2025 issue, on stands now. Editor’s Note: This article discusses child suicide. If you…
The New Voices Foundation Is Powering A Movement Through Community
Today, community is more important than ever as emerging entrepreneurs have to navigate the changing economic and political landscapes. Started to support underserved entrepreneurs, the…
Beyond the Price Tag: What Black-Owned Businesses Want You To Know
The New Voices Foundation, an entrepreneur-supporting organization established in 2017, is proud to be a part of the ESSENCE family of companies and organizations. As…
A Place to Be Seen: The Black Trans Cookout Returns
“So then I would get to sit through the Angelito offering and they would make us stand, they would have a prayer session,” Sol Angel…
Keith Lee’s Next Review: The Cost Of Success
Keith Lee is not a chef, not a restaurant owner, not even a critic in the traditional sense. But when he posts a review, the…
Romeo Hunte’s Punk-Prep Love Letter At The Copacabana
There’s something about the Copacabana that already feels like history humming under your feet. The ghosts of disco queens, salsa legends, and lovers pressed close…
ICYMI: Teyana Taylor Wears Cong Tri To, Ayo Edibiri Wears Chanel, And More.
This week in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. Teyana Taylor made a statement in Cong Tri Tro at the All’s…
