First Look: Model Halima Aden Celebrates Disrupting Traditional Beauty Standards On January 2020 Cover Of ESSENCE
At 22, the Somali-American stunner is one of the first hijab-wearing models to rise to international fame, and she’s using her platform to change the world.
The Internet Was An Interesting Place In 2019
Thank God we have The OverExplainer Reacts to help us process it all, from Taylor Swift's makeshift 'Homecoming' performance to #BlackMenDontCheat.
Dope Stuff On My Desk - Beach Buys
Stay stunning on the sand or surf with these beachy buys.
Prosecutors Drop Charges In Flint Water Crisis
Michigan's deputy solicitor general says culpable parties may be charged again utilizing all available evidence in the Flint case.
Ciara Shows Never-Before-Seen Family Videos Including Birth Of Daughter Sienna In New Music Video
The “Level Up” diva premiered a new video featuring personal archives to accompany her latest opus.
ESSENCE Best In Black Beauty Awards 2019: Our Glam Star Honorees
And the winners are...
ESSENCE And Chase Expand Economic Opportunities For Black Women With Currency Conversations Campaign
Are you ready to take the pledge (and up your savings account game)?
Lovely Warren, Mayor of Rochester, NY, Focuses On Education And Community Revitalization
Mayor Warren has made improving public education for the students of Rochester a primary focus of her two-term tenure.
Artist Quincy Brown Is A Triple-Threat For Christian Louboutin’s 'Run Loubi Run'
ESSENCE caught up with the producer, actor and director of the short film "Quincy Brown" at the premiere of "Run Loubi Run."
One Student Dead in Butler High School Shooting, Shooter in Custody
One student is dead, and at least one other student is injured after a student opened fire Monday morning at Butler High School in Matthews, North Carolina, CNN reports. CMS […]
Cara McClure, Democratic Candidate For Alabama's Public Service Commission
Candidate name: Cara McClure State: Alabama Bio: Cara McClure’s personal mission can be summed up with five P’s–”prayer, people, protest, policy, and polls.” Like a record number of Black women […]
Miranda Joseph, Democratic Candidate For Alabama State Auditor
The Enterprise, Alabama native has thrown her hat in the ring to be Alabama’s State Auditor.
Kiana Maria Sears, Democratic Candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission
Candidate name: Kiana Maria Sears State: Arizona Bio: Kiana Maria Sears is hoping to provide real change for the people of Arizona. The New Orleans native relocated to the Grand […]
Sandra D. Kennedy, Democratic Candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission
Candidate name: Sandra D. Kennedy State: Arizona Bio: Sandra D. Kennedy has been serving the people of Arizona for decades. She was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives […]
Aja Smith, Republican Candidate For California’s 41st Congressional District
Candidate name: Aja Smith State: California Bio: Technical Sergeant Aja Smith comes from a long line of military service. Both of her grandparents served in the armed forces–her grandfather fought […]
Rep. Barbara Lee, Democratic Candidate For California’s 13th District
Candidate name: Congresswoman Barbara Lee State: California Bio: Congresswoman Barbara Lee has been fighting for justice and equality in the Bay Area for the last four decades. After moving to […]
Rep. Karen Bass, Democratic Candidate For California’s 37th District
Candidate name: Rep. Karen Bass State: California Bio: Congresswoman Karen Bass was first inspired to give back to her community at a very young age. Even before being elected to […]
Rep. Maxine Waters, Democratic Candidate For California’s 43rd District
Candidate name: Congresswoman Maxine Waters State: California Bio: Congresswoman Maxine Waters has been “reclaiming her time” since she was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1990. Her […]
Cat Brooks, Independent Candidate for Mayor of Oakland, CA
Name: Cat Brooks State: California Bio: An organizer, activist, and actor, Cat Brooks serves as the Executive Director of the Justice Teams Network, a network of grassroots activists providing rapid response […]