Pinky Cole And Derrick Hayes Are Hot In The Kitchen On ESSENCE Jan/Feb Cover
For the entrepreneurs behind Slutty Vegan and Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, a love of food and community—and now each other—has turned their multimillion-dollar businesses into a family affair.
The Queens of 'Queen Sugar'
After Ava DuVernay signed on to direct OWN’s TV adaptation of Natalie Baszile’s book in 2016, she brought a crew of Black women into the fold with her.
Rick Ross Becomes A Boss In Healthcare With $1 Million Investment In Jetdoc
The Florida rapper teamed up with serial healthcare entrepreneur Tommy Duncan to create a telehealth startup that provides affordable access to care for underserved communities
Black Creatives Share How They Found Success By Tapping Into Their Imaginations
Whether their talents lie in fashion design, jewelry making, film directing, social media, the culinary arts or the written word, these creators have given us soul-restoring artistry.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Is Living The Life Of Her Dreams
With over four decades on stage and screen, this actress and activist—and now director—shows no sign of slowing down.
Serena Williams Shares Her Love For Gaming From Childhood To Now
The tennis phenomenon talks Nintendo childhood memories, her love for Nintendo Switch, and how competitive she is playing Mario Tennis Aces
Kimberly Drew And Jenna Wortham Celebrate The Spectrum Of Blackness In New Book
"Black Futures" is a tribute to global Black culture and these coeditors remind us of the fullness of who we are.
Their Light Will Forever Shine: Remembering the Celebrities We Lost So Far in 2020
Life is fragile, fleeting, finite. Let’s honor those we’ve lost by living.
Meet Folake Olowofoyeku: Star of America’s First Sitcom Featuring a Nigerian Family
"People need to be reminded immigrants are not villains, they're just looking for a better life... in fact, we are all immigrants,” says the 'Bob Hearts Abishola' star.
Leslie Jones Keeps It All The Way Real, About Everything
The three-time Emmy-nominee talks about the need for an updated Constitution, not being acknowledged by Black people, and how the new "Supermarket Sweep" and "Coming 2 America" are major wins for the culture.
Inside Debbie Allen's New Role As A Grandmother
The living legend has partnered with #LoveIsGrand, a campaign to celebrate grandparents and the timing couldn't be sweeter: her second grandbaby is on the way!
These Disruptors Are Doing Everything But Sticking to Sports On Their New TV Show
Jemele Hill and Cari Champion are here to shake things up on "Stick To Sports."
'Stargirl's' Anjelika Washington Reveals How Racist Set Incident Pushed Her To Ask More Of Hollywood
The actress took to Instagram recently to show her stunt double dressed in blackface and a wig.
'Die Hart' Star Nathalie Emmanuel Manifested Her Breakout Role
The British actress is now starring opposite Kevin Hart and John Travolta in a brand new Quibi series.
Love Called, KEM Answered
After a six-year hiatus, the soulful singer is back and ready for his “greatest musical moment,” he says.
Why Michelle Obama Offered The ‘Becoming’ Director The Coveted Job On The Spot
Meet Nadia Hallgren, who captured our forever first lady for a new Netflix documentary.
'Luke Cage' Star Mike Colter Dusts Off His Superhero Cape Again In ‘Breakthrough’
The film, also starring "This Is Us" actress Chrissy Metz, is out Wednesday.
Beyond Her Wildest Dreams: Brandy On Learning Her True Self At 40
The R&B singer, who's performing at Essence Fest this year, talks starring opposite Queen Latifah on "Star," overcoming her insecurities and returning to Broadway.