9 Cruelty-Free And Vegan Beauty Brands You Should Know About To Protect Your Melanin Magic
Finding completely vegan and non-toxic beauty products was once like finding a needle in a haystack. Throw in Black- or women of color (WOC)-owned makeup brands and cosmetics, and the […]
Meet Marco Borges, The Man Who Helped Beyoncé Get In Formation On A Vegan Diet
We all watched in awe as Beyoncé danced, stomped and twirled back and forth across the stage during her historic performance at Coachella back in April. The two-hour, jam-packed performance […]
Why We Need Black Breastfeeding Week and This Hands-Free Pump To Raise Awareness And Normalize Breastfeeding
The month of August is traditionally devoted to increasing breastfeeding awareness. Between August 1 and August 7, we observe World Breastfeeding Week by encouraging breastfeeding, providing support to nursing mothers, […]
When Your Horoscopes Don't Cut It, Follow These Black Astrologers To Get You Through The Day
If you’re anything like us, you can’t get enough of astrology and cosmic content. But what’s a girl to do when the YouTube videos aren’t cutting it and you’ve read […]
Where You'll Meet Your Soulmate, Based On Your Horoscope Sign
Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Well, there’s a chance the zodiac could help. Certain traits of your astrological sign could lead you down the right […]
Your Guide to Romantic Comedies, Based On What You’re Going Through
Whether you’re happily in love or dealing with some problems in your relationship, there are plenty of romantic comedies out there for every experience, mood and situation. And we couldn’t […]
This Student’s New Dorm Room Went Viral Because Her Style Is Next Level
It’s that time of year again, where college-goers are packing up their lives to move into their tiny, temporary home away from home. Campus move-in day can be stressful yet […]
Why Is My Period Late? Here Are 5 Reasons That Have Nothing To Do With Being Pregnant
Uh-oh! Your period is late. Safe to assume you’re probably pregnant, right? Wrong. If you’ve taken a pregnant test and the results are negative, then all signs point to wonky […]
Are You As Fancy As You Think? Here Are The Food Etiquette Rules You're Most Likely Breaking
Even if you have impeccable manners and know which fork to use at dinner parties, there are probably a few etiquette rules you haven’t been following. For example, did you […]
Barack And Michelle Obama React To Aretha Franklin’s Death: ‘She Will Forever Be Our Queen of Soul’
In the wake of Aretha Franklin’s death at the age of 76, celebrities, fans and former presidents are collectively mourning the loss of the “Queen of Soul.” Joining the list […]
Serena Williams On Her Postpartum Symptoms And Motherhood: ‘I’m Really Sad—I’ve Had Meltdowns’
Since giving birth to 11-month-old daughter Alexis Olympia, tennis royalty and Nike ambassador Serena Williams, 36, has been vocal about her postpartum emotions, as well as the triumphs and tribulations […]
Here's What Type of Friend You Are, Based on Your Horoscope
Within every clique, each person plays a specific role. Whether you’re the listener or the leader, each member of the squad knows how important it is to maintain their position […]
Is Bae Hiding Something From You? Here Are 5 Easy Ways To Tell
Nothing is worse than thinking your boo isn’t trustworthy and has been lying to you. That sinking feeling you have in your chest right now that bae is hiding something […]
Can You Use Jell-O to Treat Dry Nails? Plus, 7 Other Popular Nail Myths, Debunked
From cutting your cuticles to help your nails grow faster to the white spots on your nails indicating that you may have a calcium deficiency, we’ve all heard popular myths about […]
Kitchen Cute: We’re Obsessed With These New Spatulas Designed by Questlove, Laila Ali and Skai Jackson
What do Questlove, Laila Ali and Skai Jackson all have in common—besides besides being dope and Black, of course? They’ve just joined the cohort of celebrities using their star power […]
Sanya Richards-Ross Throws Son ‘Deucey' An Epic First Birthday Party
Sanya Richards-Ross and her husband, NFL cornerback Aaron Ross, threw an epic first birthday party for their son, Aaron “Deucey” Ross II, on Sunday, August 12. Clearly inspired by the […]
5 Signs Your Summer Relationship Will Last Past Labor Day
The end of summer is fast approaching, ladies. Are you already starting to worry whether your fiery summer romance with bae will last past Labor Day? We get it. Without […]
How Serena Williams Plans To Teach Baby Olympia About Her Ancestors and Her Roots
It’s evident that Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian’s 11-month-old daughter, Alexis Olympia, has a one-of-a-kind personality. Thanks to a recent revelation the tennis champ shared with ESSENCE, baby Olympia has already […]
12 Years After Tying The Knot, These High School Sweethearts Finally Went On Their First Honeymoon
When Carline and Vershumn Smothers, both 35, celebrate their 12-year wedding anniversary in December, the couple will have another milestone to honor: going on their very first honeymoon since walking […]