Moore says Trump is using honorable men and women as pawns to distract from his policies, which drive up unemployment and cut health care and food assistance.
The president’s 30-day federal takeover of D.C.’s police has sparked debate over whether the move is about safety or politics.
New alliance centers Black LGBTQ+ joy and resistance with five days of cultural events from Aug. 13–17.
Bookstores, reading groups and community hubs are creating intentional space for healing, learning and political action during this month.
In need of a spirit-lifter? Get inspired by these expert makeup artists’ mood-boosting makeup routines this holiday season.
Through his nonprofit Southside Blooms, Quilen Blackwell is turning empty land into flower farms and giving young people a path to paid work and purpose.
Even with endless launches crossing their desks, these creators still have the special products they are hoping to receive, splurge on, and gift to their closest friends.
The lawyer who represented Akira Montague in her suit against the TikTok star speaks to ESSENCE about the ins and outs of the “alienation of affection” law.
How Furniture.com is using AI to ease decision fatigue and rebuild trust for shoppers navigating big purchases.
Fenty Hair Global Stylist Ursula Stephen breaks down the holiday hairstyle, best products to maintain the look, and more.
Just weeks after Virginia’s AG resigned, Letitia James faces federal counts of bank fraud tied to a 2020 home purchase—charges she says are politically motivated.
A member of the “Tennessee Three” launches a progressive challenge to the veteran congressman, in what could be a fight for Memphis’ future against a backdrop of political uncertainty.
After Jimmy Kimmel Live! was briefly pulled, Rep. Jasmine Crockett introduced the Free Speech Act of 2025, sparking debate over FCC power.
Our Chi-Town reporter, and fellow mom, takes a deep dive into gut-wrenching crisis where children are both perpetrators and victims.
His admission and acceptance of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia matter because he is naming what so many men in our community live through silently.
Fifteen dynamic Black women gathered at the Ritz Paris to honor 55 years of ESSENCE, uniting across continents to celebrate sisterhood, heritage, and the enduring power of community.
A Supreme Court case on executing offenders with intellectual disabilities could reshape what “cruel and unusual punishment” means for everyone.
The Trump Administration's guidelines on DEI programs and use of federal funds leads the university to suspend Black and women student-run magazines.
How one founder turned kitchen experiments into a clean-beauty movement centered on natural ingredients and community.
Engineer-turned-writer and WeLoveUs.Shop partner Courtney Kelly is using her children's books to inspire the next generation of STEM-focused professionals.
Telling travelers to “dress with respect” won’t fix in-flight behavior — but it could deepen the biases Black passengers already face.
The entrepreneur turned her vision to make eyewear stylish, accessible and affirming into a thriving, inclusive brand.
Ashunta Sherrif Beauty was born from a mission to create luxurious, clean, and natural formulas for every shade.
With hit shows, major partnerships, and a rapidly expanding empire, 50 Cent’s business playbook is shaping the future of entertainment.
For Black women, ending a marriage can unravel savings, stability, and credit overnight. Here’s how to navigate the fallout with strategy and clarity.
