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How Chefs From St. Martin Brought  ‘The ‘Melting Pot Of The Caribbean’ To ESSENCE Fest
2022 Essence Festival of Culture · Festival

How Chefs From St. Martin Brought 'The 'Melting Pot Of The Caribbean' To ESSENCE Fest

"It's a great mix, a blend of Black joy from around the world and we get to share that with many people through our food. That's amazing to me," - Chef Brooks 
By Melissa Noel · Aug 3, 2022
7-Year-Old Hailed As A Hero  For Saving Toddler From Drowning
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7-Year-Old Hailed As A Hero For Saving Toddler From Drowning

Second grader Massiah Browne is being credited with helping to save a 3-year-old boy's life.
By Melissa Noel · Aug 2, 2022
The Jacksonville Civil Rights Conference Wants To Inspire Advocacy and Innovation With Inaugural Event
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The Jacksonville Civil Rights Conference Wants To Inspire Advocacy and Innovation With Inaugural Event

The event aims to educate participants about civil rights movements past and present and foster equitable community building.
By Melissa Noel · Jul 29, 2022
TV Station Faces Backlash After Racial Slur Seen In Weather Forecast
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TV Station Faces Backlash After Racial Slur Seen In Weather Forecast

The disturbing image aired during the Des Moines, Iowa-based Weather Channel's "Local on the 8s" segment, but the station says it is not responsible for the epithet.
By Melissa Noel · Jul 28, 2022
Cincinnati Celebrates Black Music And Culture At Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Cincinnati Celebrates Black Music And Culture At Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony

The star-studded induction ceremony honoring Black musicians from the city who have impacted the global music industry opened to the public during the return of the Cincinnati Music Festival
By Melissa Noel · Jul 27, 2022
Miami Designates Historic Area ‘Little Bahamas’, Honors City’s Black Pioneers
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Miami Designates Historic Area 'Little Bahamas', Honors City's Black Pioneers

The designation of this section of the city’s oldest neighborhood highlights the contributions and cultural heritage of Bahamian immigrants who helped establish Miami in the 19th century.
By Melissa Noel · Jul 20, 2022
21 Teens Who Died At South African Bar All Had Toxic Chemical In Their Blood
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21 Teens Who Died At South African Bar All Had Toxic Chemical In Their Blood

Investigators are working to confirm whether the levels of the poisonous chemical methanol were high enough to kill the teenage victims.
By Melissa Noel · Jul 20, 2022
Over $200k Raised For Burger King Employee Who Got A ‘Goodie Bag’ For 27 Years Of Work
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Over $200k Raised For Burger King Employee Who Got A 'Goodie Bag' For 27 Years Of Work

Video of Kevin Ford showing the contents of the bag he received for never missing a day of work went viral after many online criticized it as lackluster for an employee of almost three decades.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 28, 2022
Clarence Thomas Says Court Should ‘Reconsider’ Gay Rights, Birth Control After Roe V. Wade Overturned
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Clarence Thomas Says Court Should 'Reconsider' Gay Rights, Birth Control After Roe V. Wade Overturned

"We have a duty to ‘correct the error’ established in those precedents,” Thomas said.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 27, 2022
Advocacy Group Says Abortion Ruling Means  More Black Women Could Die
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Advocacy Group Says Abortion Ruling Means More Black Women Could Die

The Black Women’s Health Imperative says the ruling marks the beginning of a public health crisis for Black Women.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 24, 2022
Biden Says ‘Health And Life Of Women At Risk’ Due To  Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
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Biden Says 'Health And Life Of Women At Risk' Due To Supreme Court Abortion Ruling

The president says that his administration will take every step it can to help women maintain access to abortions in states that may ban it.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 24, 2022
John Lewis Voting Rights Act Now Law In New York
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John Lewis Voting Rights Act Now Law In New York

The voter protection bill will prohibit deceptive and suppressive voter practices and establish a voting and elections database.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 22, 2022
American Institute Of Architects Elects First Black Woman As President
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American Institute Of Architects Elects First Black Woman As President

Kimberly Dowdell was selected as president at the AAI's annual meeting held earlier this month.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 21, 2022
The Invisible Workforce: The Impact Of Injustice On Black Domestic Workers
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The Invisible Workforce: The Impact Of Injustice On Black Domestic Workers

In an ESSENCE.com exclusive, The National Domestic Workers Alliance and Institute For Policy Studies share a new report on how COVID-19 has impacted Black immigrant domestic workers.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 21, 2022
Oxford University Press To Publish Dictionary Of African American English
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Oxford University Press To Publish Dictionary Of African American English

The three-year research project to create the dictionary will be led by Harvard professor and historian, Henry Louis Gates,Jr.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 21, 2022
Google Doodle Celebrates Black Opera Singer And Composer Amanda Aldridge
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Google Doodle Celebrates Black Opera Singer And Composer Amanda Aldridge

Aldridge was an Afro-British opera singer and teacher, who gained international attention for her fusion of musical styles.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 17, 2022
Activists In Newark, NJ Rally For Reparations
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Activists In Newark, NJ Rally For Reparations

People will hit the streets at the start of the Juneteenth holiday weekend to call for reparations and the passage of legislation at the state and federal levels.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 17, 2022
NFL Partners With Chicago Non-Profit To Tell The Stories Of Legendary Black Players
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NFL Partners With Chicago Non-Profit To Tell The Stories Of Legendary Black Players

The collaboration will highlight the stories of African American football legends and other African Americans who have played a critical role in NFL history.
By Melissa Noel · Jun 15, 2022
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