"You'd be surprised how you'd find out things in the media," said Jackson.

The ESSENCE Festival performer talks beauty, style and what she's listening to these days.

Check out a sneak peek from the new documentary about famed political activist Angela Davis.

The actress says it was difficult getting into character.

The new series takes a closer look at the life of a preacher's daughter.

"I'm not the first to do it," the actress said of balancing work and family life.

ESSENCE Fest headliner Trey Songz is ready to right his wrongs. Watch his latest video "Fumble," exclusively on ESSENCE.com.

Cookie Johnson observes National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Celebrity dad and actor Taye Diggs shares why he's joined the Share Breakfast program to end childhood hunger.

Chrisette Michele is back with a brand new video for the first single off her forthcoming album, Better.