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Author: Lauren Porter

'Moonlight' Star Mahershala Ali Takes Home Oscar Gold For Best Supporting Actor
Celebrity · Oscars

'Moonlight' Star Mahershala Ali Takes Home Oscar Gold For Best Supporting Actor

By Lauren Porter · Feb 27, 2017
Ava DuVernay, Issa Rae And More Honor Trayvon Martin On The 5th Anniversary Of His Death
Celebrity · Fashion

Ava DuVernay, Issa Rae And More Honor Trayvon Martin On The 5th Anniversary Of His Death

By Lauren Porter · Feb 27, 2017
Oscar Nominee Mahershala Ali Is Now A Father!
Celebrity

Oscar Nominee Mahershala Ali Is Now A Father!

By Lauren Porter · Feb 24, 2017
This Photo Of Past And Present 'Black Women in Hollywood' Honorees Is Black Girl Magic Personified
Celebrity · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

This Photo Of Past And Present 'Black Women in Hollywood' Honorees Is Black Girl Magic Personified

By Lauren Porter · Feb 24, 2017
'Insecure' Star Yvonne Orji On Inspiring The Next Generation Of Immigrant Children: "I Hope They Say 'I Can Do It Too'"
Celebrity · ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

'Insecure' Star Yvonne Orji On Inspiring The Next Generation Of Immigrant Children: "I Hope They Say 'I Can Do It Too'"

By Lauren Porter · Feb 24, 2017
Netflix And Chill Or Netflix And Cheat? New Study Reveals You're Binge Watching Without Bae
Love & Sex · Relationships

Netflix And Chill Or Netflix And Cheat? New Study Reveals You're Binge Watching Without Bae

By Lauren Porter · Feb 23, 2017
Ed Hartwell Confirms He's The Father Of Keshia Knight Pulliam's Daughter But Isn't 'Ready' To Pay Child Support
Celebrity

Ed Hartwell Confirms He's The Father Of Keshia Knight Pulliam's Daughter But Isn't 'Ready' To Pay Child Support

By Lauren Porter · Feb 23, 2017
#BlackHistoryMonth: ESSENCE Editors Trace Their Ancestry
Culture · Lifestyle

#BlackHistoryMonth: ESSENCE Editors Trace Their Ancestry

By Lauren Porter · Feb 23, 2017
New Edition's Ronnie DeVoe And Wife Shamari Are Expecting Their First Child Together
Celebrity

New Edition's Ronnie DeVoe And Wife Shamari Are Expecting Their First Child Together

By Lauren Porter · Feb 23, 2017
Nick Cannon Is A Dad Again!
Celebrity

Nick Cannon Is A Dad Again!

By Lauren Porter · Feb 22, 2017
Bridal Bliss: Robert and Jeanette's Modern D.C. Wedding Was Stunning
Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Robert and Jeanette's Modern D.C. Wedding Was Stunning

By Lauren Porter · Feb 22, 2017
6 Trips Every Woman Should Take In Her Lifetime (And How To Prepare For Them)
Travel

6 Trips Every Woman Should Take In Her Lifetime (And How To Prepare For Them)

By Lauren Porter · Feb 21, 2017
15 Things Every Woman Needs In Her House Before Age 30
Lifestyle

15 Things Every Woman Needs In Her House Before Age 30

By Lauren Porter · Feb 17, 2017
The Woman In The #HurtBae Video On Life After Being Cheated On
Entertainment · Love & Sex

The Woman In The #HurtBae Video On Life After Being Cheated On

By Lauren Porter · Feb 17, 2017
Ayesha Curry Is Coming Out With A Cookware And Kitchenware Collection
Celebrity

Ayesha Curry Is Coming Out With A Cookware And Kitchenware Collection

By Lauren Porter · Feb 16, 2017
Black Twitter Is Really Really Angry At This Guy For Cheating On His Girlfriend
Love & Sex

Black Twitter Is Really Really Angry At This Guy For Cheating On His Girlfriend

By Lauren Porter · Feb 16, 2017
8 Stories We Love From That #WeMetOnTwitter Party Last Night
Love & Sex

8 Stories We Love From That #WeMetOnTwitter Party Last Night

By Lauren Porter · Feb 15, 2017
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
Black Celeb Couples · Love & Sex

How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day

By Lauren Porter · Feb 15, 2017
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