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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Slams Trump’s National Guard Plans As “Deeply Dangerous”

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Slams Trump’s National Guard Plans As “Deeply Dangerous”

Why Trump Is Sending The National Guard To Washington, D.C., Despite Violent Crime Being At A 30-Year Low

Why Trump Is Sending The National Guard To Washington, D.C., Despite Violent Crime Being At A 30-Year Low

Five Days Of Black LGBTQ+ Celebration Kick Off In NYC With New Pride Collective

Five Days Of Black LGBTQ+ Celebration Kick Off In NYC With New Pride Collective

Black August 2025: How Communities Across The Country Are Commemorating Radical Black Activism And Liberation

Black August 2025: How Communities Across The Country Are Commemorating Radical Black Activism And Liberation

OP-ED:'Small Axe Fall Big Trees': How We Fight Back As American Education Falls Under Siege

OP-ED:’Small Axe Fall Big Trees’: How We Fight Back As American Education Falls Under Siege

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Black Women In The News: Joy Reid On Her Unexpected MSNBC Exit, Brave Big Chop And Bold Next Chapter

Black Women In The News: Joy Reid On Her Unexpected MSNBC Exit, Brave Big Chop And Bold Next Chapter

Progressive’s Open the House Initiative Helps More Achieve the Dream of Homeownership

Progressive’s Open the House Initiative Helps More Achieve the Dream of Homeownership

On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, Here’s What 3 Black Women Want You To Remember

On Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, Here’s What 3 Black Women Want You To Remember

WATCH | Aisha Bowe Shares Her Journey From Community College to Rocket Scientist—Now She’s Headed to Space and Set to Make History

WATCH | Aisha Bowe Shares Her Journey From Community College to Rocket Scientist—Now She’s Headed to Space and Set to Make History

WATCH | 2025: A Year to Redirect, Not Rest – ESSENCE Black Futures Honorees Speak Candidly About Why We Need Collective Action Now More Than Ever

WATCH | 2025: A Year to Redirect, Not Rest – ESSENCE Black Futures Honorees Speak Candidly About Why We Need Collective Action Now More Than Ever

Championing Change: Inside The ESSENCE Black Women In Business Dinner

Championing Change: Inside The ESSENCE Black Women In Business Dinner

Wealth & Power

How To Rebuild Your Nail Strength After An Acrylic Manicure

How To Rebuild Your Nail Strength After An Acrylic Manicure

Nail artist Kinaya Haug breaks down the threat of acrylic sets and her pro tips to avoid nail damage this…

Wealth & Power

Party-Perfect Earrings From Cree & Company For Your New Year’s Eve Look

Party-Perfect Earrings From Cree & Company For Your New Year’s Eve Look

From colorful statement pieces to elegant handcrafted tassels, this roundup includes curated picks that speak to individuality, elegance, and style.

Politics

Meet The 7 Black Women Running For Senate In 2026 — And Why This Year Could Make History

Meet The 7 Black Women Running For Senate In 2026 — And Why This Year Could Make History

Next year’s elections could reshape representation in Congress and set a new milestone in U.S. political history.

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Op-Ed: Dr. Simone's Family Drama Is A Result Of When Entitlement Is Allowed To Run Wild

Op-Ed: Dr. Simone's Family Drama Is A Result Of When Entitlement Is Allowed To Run Wild

Doing more for the men in her life brought less gratitude toward Dr. Simone, and instead, a sense of entitlement…

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Are We Romanticizing Entrepreneurship? Black Women Get Real About The Pressure Of Being A Boss

Are We Romanticizing Entrepreneurship? Black Women Get Real About The Pressure Of Being A Boss

Four founders share the emotional, financial, and mental realities behind building a business in today’s economy.