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‘It’s Not Even Allowed To Be Played Anywhere That I’m At’: Draya Michele Needed Therapy After ‘Basketball Wives’

'It's Not Even Allowed To Be Played Anywhere That I'm At': Draya Michele Needed Therapy After 'Basketball Wives'

The reality TV star, actress, and influencer talks about how being on the show affected her mental health and why… Read More
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WATCH: Shop Essence Live – Choose Joy With Cajou Creamery

WATCH: Shop Essence Live – Choose Joy With Cajou Creamery

WATCH: Mona Scott-Young On Her Life, Career And Impact On The Entertainment Industry

WATCH: Mona Scott-Young On Her Life, Career And Impact On The Entertainment Industry

WATCH: Highlights From Essence Best In Black Fashion Awards & Fashion House

WATCH: Highlights From Essence Best In Black Fashion Awards & Fashion House

WATCH: Chief to Chief : Efficacy of Economic Entrapment

WATCH: Chief to Chief : Efficacy of Economic Entrapment

WATCH: In My Feed – Megan Thee Stallion Partners With Cheetos Flamin Hots

WATCH: In My Feed – Megan Thee Stallion Partners With Cheetos Flamin Hots

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<strong>‘</strong>Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’Is A Love Letter To Black Beauty And Immigrants 

<strong>‘</strong>Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’Is A Love Letter To Black Beauty And Immigrants 

By Akili King · Updated October 3, 2023 Playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding isn’t like anything you’ve ever… Read More

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Health Matters: Here’s How The Girl Scouts Of America Are Prioritizing Mental Wellness

Health Matters: Here’s How The Girl Scouts Of The USA Are Prioritizing Mental Wellness

Recently, GSUSA announced the launch of mental wellness programming in partnership with NAMI, helping girls nationwide. Read More

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Roc Nation’s Ambré Releases Visual Series For Her Critically Acclaimed EP, ‘Who’s Loving You?’

Roc Nation’s Ambré Releases Video Series For Her Critically Acclaimed EP, ‘Who’s Loving You?’

“With these visuals, I’m hoping that it brings people closer into the world that I’m trying to create,” the singer… Read More

Love & Sex

There’s A Reason Why You May Be ‘Groundhogging’ –  Dating The Same Kind Of Person Over And Over Again

There’s A Reason Why You May Be 'Groundhogging’ – Dating The Same Kind Of Person Over And Over Again

Now is the time to take some personal inventory of why you might be repeating the same dating patterns and… Read More

Beauty

Silk Press Season: 5 Tips To Make Yours Last

Silk Press Season: 5 Tips To Make Yours Last

Pro hair artist, Lurissa Ingrid, breaks down everything you need to know to preserve your silk press: from products to… Read More

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Top 12 Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week

Top 12 Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week

From Megan Thee Stallion’s pin curls to Doechii’s face paint, these are the 12 standout celebrity beauty moments from the… Read More

Fashion

Tyler, the Creator And Converse Reveal New Chuck 70 Sneaker

Tyler, The Creator And Converse Join Forces On A Flame-Covered Chuck 70

This new high-top sneaker is going to make waves this fall. Read More