We took to social media to find out what you think about beauty, one of the many topics being covered during the 2013 ESSENCE Festival Empowerment Experience.

How one father’s words continue to guide his daughter, 15 years after his death.

We asked ESSENCE readers to tell us what they love and cherish about their daddy. See their messages and join us in wishing these outstanding men a happy Father's Day!

Unfortunately, due to weather affecting our special guest's travel, ESSENCE's Susan L. Taylor Google+ Hangout has been canceled. Our dedication to helping stop gun violence, however, continues — pick up the July 2013 issue for the latest in our "Guns Down" series.

Marc Morial, an ESSENCE Festival Empowerment Experience speaker and president of the National Urban League, discusses the race relations and unemployment.

Gospel veteran Hezekiah Walker on his latest album, Azusa, and his two-decade longevity.

We must do all that we can to fight against being “dissed”—discouraged, disheartened and distracted. If we succumb, we risk living beneath our potential.

ESSENCE.com took to social media to learn what you think it takes to succeed in corporate America today. Here's what you had to say.

Tanisha Sykes, ESSENCE Senior Editor, Personal Finance & Careers, shares how making a good impression in the office can advance your career. Get more career advice from Sykes and other professionals during the ESSENCE Festival Empowerment Experience July 4th weekend in New Orleans.

Career expert and ESSENCE Festival Empowerment Experience speaker Lisa Nichols shares how a mental shift can lead to more happiness in your job.