• Celebrity
    • Cardi B and Offset Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Digital Cover – Method Man
    • Digital Cover – Zazie Beetz
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Essence Studios
  • Girls United
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters

WHERE BLACK WOMEN COME FIRST

Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Come get a plate of goodness! Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love!

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and that you have read our Privacy Policy
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Cardi B and Offset Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Digital Cover – Method Man
    • Digital Cover – Zazie Beetz
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Studios
  • Girls United

Tag: Lihle Z. Mtshali

All Of The Caribbean Travel Advice You Need To Read Before You Book Your Next Island Getaway
Travel

All Of The Caribbean Travel Advice You Need To Read Before You Book Your Next Island Getaway

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Apr 23, 2018
Everything You Should Know About Planning A Solo Trip
Travel

Everything You Should Know About Planning A Solo Trip

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Apr 18, 2018
From A Free WiFi Password Finder To A Packing Checklist Generator, These 10 Travel Apps Are Life
Travel

From A Free WiFi Password Finder To A Packing Checklist Generator, These 10 Travel Apps Are Life

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Apr 9, 2018
10 Dope Black Women Travelers Who Are Giving Us A Serious Case Of Wanderlust On Instagram
Travel

10 Dope Black Women Travelers Who Are Giving Us A Serious Case Of Wanderlust On Instagram

These ladies just need a destination and a camera, and the rest is travel goals history.
By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Apr 4, 2018
Nomzamo Mbatha Is Renting 20 Buses To Bring South African Youth To ESSENCE Fest Durban
ESSENCE Africa · ESSENCE Festival Durban

Nomzamo Mbatha Is Renting 20 Buses To Bring South African Youth To ESSENCE Fest Durban

Our official ESSENCE Fest Durban ambassador is giving back to her homebase in a major way and providing local young people with employment opportunities in the process.

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Aug 30, 2017
August Is Women's Month In South Africa And Black Women Are Reclaiming Their Time
ESSENCE Africa

August Is Women's Month In South Africa And Black Women Are Reclaiming Their Time

Happy Women's Month to our sisters in South Africa!

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Aug 17, 2017
MUST READ: Ayobami Adebayo's Debut Novel 'Stay With Me' Confronts The Sensitive Issue Of Infertility In African Culture
Culture · ESSENCE Africa

MUST READ: Ayobami Adebayo's Debut Novel 'Stay With Me' Confronts The Sensitive Issue Of Infertility In African Culture

The talented Nigerian author takes on the difficult topic with this layered story of love, sacrifice and hope.

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Aug 11, 2017
9 Things You Should Know About Stunning ESSENCE Festival Durban Ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha
ESSENCE Africa · ESSENCE Festival Durban

9 Things You Should Know About Stunning ESSENCE Festival Durban Ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha

Get to know the rising actress from South Africa who's got everyone's attention!

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Aug 9, 2017
Racists Target Black Couple In Vicious Attack At South Africa KFC 
ESSENCE Africa · News

Racists Target Black Couple In Vicious Attack At South Africa KFC 

The couple was attacked by 6 white men with pending assault cases stemming from attacks on other Black residents in the area.
By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Aug 8, 2017
Gugu Intimates: Young Entrepreneur Launches South Africa's First Skin Tone Underwear For Black Women
ESSENCE Africa · Fashion

Gugu Intimates: Young Entrepreneur Launches South Africa's First Skin Tone Underwear For Black Women

The mastermind behind the line chats with ESSENCE about how it all came together.

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Aug 8, 2017
It's Been 1,200 Days And 113 Of The Nigerian Schoolgirls Abducted By Boko Haram Are Still Missing
Culture · ESSENCE Africa

It's Been 1,200 Days And 113 Of The Nigerian Schoolgirls Abducted By Boko Haram Are Still Missing

The Bring Back Our Girls advocacy group is still working to spread awareness in hopes of the safe return of the remaining girls.

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Aug 3, 2017
Malaak Compton-Rock and Dr Steve Perry Partner to Take American Youth To Volunteer in South Africa
Culture · ESSENCE Africa

Malaak Compton-Rock and Dr Steve Perry Partner to Take American Youth To Volunteer in South Africa

Compton-Rock and Perry will take students on a 25-day service and learning excursion in South Africa

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Jul 5, 2017
Two Men Plead Guilty In Shooting Of Black Lives Matter Protesters At Jamar Clark Rally
News

Two Men Plead Guilty In Shooting Of Black Lives Matter Protesters At Jamar Clark Rally

The men are accomplices of Allen Scarsella, the shooter spending 15 years behind bars for injuring five BLM protesters. 

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Jun 17, 2017
5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Left In Hot Day Care Van
News

5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Left In Hot Day Care Van

The temperature inside a van near the one where Christopher Gardner was found dead was recorded at 141 degrees.

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Jun 14, 2017
5 Things To Know About Tracy K. Smith, The New U.S. Poet Laureate 
Culture

5 Things To Know About Tracy K. Smith, The New U.S. Poet Laureate 

“Poetry is something that’s relevant to everyone’s life, whether they’re habitual readers of poetry or not.”

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Jun 14, 2017
Descendants Of Georgetown University Slaves To Attend The Prestigious School
Culture · News

Descendants Of Georgetown University Slaves To Attend The Prestigious School

The admission of two siblings, both descendants of slaves, is the university's attempt at atonement for its dark past.

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Jun 12, 2017
It's True: Black Women Are Working Harder And Getting Less In Return
Culture

It's True: Black Women Are Working Harder And Getting Less In Return

There's new evidence to back up what we always knew to be true.

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Jun 9, 2017
Pregnant Woman Raped By Guard In Sheriff David Clarke's Jail Awarded $6.7 Million
News

Pregnant Woman Raped By Guard In Sheriff David Clarke's Jail Awarded $6.7 Million

“He used his keys, his power, his authority to get in these places and rape me,” she told the court. 

By Lihle Z. Mtshali · Jun 9, 2017
View More
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2022 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now