Authentic Beauty Michaela Coel Isn't Waiting For Permission
Michaela Coel Searches For Truth In 'Black Earth Rising'
A Father's Breast Cancer Diagnosis Helped Save His Daughter's Life
"It was my genes that were the reason she was sick."
Guns In America: Stories Of Survival
People affected by gun violence share accounts of pain, forgiveness and their paths forward.
The Danger Outside: How Can We Protect Our Black Boys?
For decades we've talked to our boys about the threat of being unfairly targeted by law enforcement. Last spring, the shooting of an unarmed Black teen by a neighborhood watch volunteer ratcheted up the stakes, sparking national debate over racial profiling and a law that initially allowed the shooter to walk free. As emotions continue to swirl, what should we be telling our young men about how to keep themselves safe?
In Her Own Words: Marissa Alexander Tells Her Story
Sentenced to 20 years in prison after firing a single shot to scare off the husband she says abused her, Marissa Alexander is home and sharing the details of her harrowing ordeal in this ESSENCE exclusive.
Cancer and Caring
Every day black women die from breast cancer--sometimes simply because they can't get to chemo. There are ways you can help.
The Secrets to Raising Really Smart Kids
We've all heard the sobering statistics: When it comes to academic achievement, African-American students are often coming up short, falling behind their peers in standardized test scores, high school graduation rates and enrollment in the most rigorous classes. But we can make a change. Jeannine Amber asked experts across the country for their best tips to propel our kids to excellence. It turns out the key to academic success is not what we've been told.
The New Science of Weight Loss
We've all heard it before: The key to losing weight is to eat less and exercise more. But if it were that simple, why are so many of us carrying so much extra baggage? Four out of five African-American women are overweight or obese, a rate higher than any other group's. ESSENCE Senior Writer Jeannine Amber consulted doctors, researchers and scientists around the country to find out the real reason our pounds won't budge and what you can do to live your healthiest life.