Listen as John Legend and more re-imagine freedom songs for Black History Month.

Former NFL player lost his wife to lung cancer, but her legacy lives on.

The actress, S. Epatha Merkerson discusses her new role: hosting the docu-series "Find Our Missing."

"That word brings up so many issues with everybody," says Shepherd.

Listen as Seal remakes soul classics like "Lean on Me" and more.

The two aunties say they've been doing all they can to help new mom Beyonce.

On Mrs. O's 48th birthday, ESSENCE's editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White wrote a letter to our First Lady. Read it here, then write your own.

The "Joyful Noise" starlet says she was nervous about her first on-screen kiss.

This awards season the plus-sized actress says she will feel "sexy" with her curves.

Check out behind-the-scenes footage of ESSENCE's February cover shoot with Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade.