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Articles by: Niema Jordan

'Queen Sugar' Author Highlights The Relationship Between Black People And Land In New Book
Culture

'Queen Sugar' Author Highlights The Relationship Between Black People And Land In New Book

'We Are Each Other's Harvest' is about seeing agriculture differently and supporting this new generation of farmers who are fierce, unafraid and unapologetic, Natalie Baszile says.
By Niema Jordan · Apr 6, 2021
Thumbs Turning Green? Your Ultimate Guide To Plant Parenthood Is Here
Lifestyle

Thumbs Turning Green? Your Ultimate Guide To Plant Parenthood Is Here

Spring is a good time to add more greenery to your home. Join in the fun with these handy tips.
By Niema Jordan · Mar 22, 2021
Why Black Women Need More Sleep, ASAP
Health & Wellness · Lifestyle

Why Black Women Need More Sleep, ASAP

Black women aren’t getting enough rest at night, and our health is suffering because of it. Here’s how to catch the z’s your body needs
By Niema Jordan · Mar 29, 2019
Refresh Your Home with Five Feng Shui Tips
Home

Refresh Your Home with Five Feng Shui Tips

Release love, peace and opportunity in your life and home with these tweaks
By Niema Jordan · Dec 11, 2018
Growing Up Muslim In America: Nijla Mu’min’s 'Jinn' Explores Black Muslim Identity
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Growing Up Muslim In America: Nijla Mu’min’s 'Jinn' Explores Black Muslim Identity

Inspired by Mu’min’s own upbringing, 'Jinn' examines how identity is formed by religion, family and relationships.
By Niema Jordan · Nov 13, 2018
When It Comes To Sexual Assault, Black Women Have The Right To Heal
Lifestyle · Magazine

When It Comes To Sexual Assault, Black Women Have The Right To Heal

Reclaiming your body after trauma is a personal process, but you don’t have to do it alone.
By Niema Jordan · Nov 1, 2018
I'm Married To My Business Partner: 3 Couples On Why and How It Works
Entrepreneurship · Love & Sex · Money & Career

I'm Married To My Business Partner: 3 Couples On Why and How It Works

Meet three couples who took the leap into entrepreneurship together and see their blueprints for blending heart and hustle.

By Niema Jordan · Mar 22, 2017
Eat Your Way to Prosperity In 2017: 4 Delicious Recipes to Bring You Good Fortune
ESSENCE Eats · Food & Drinks · Recipes

Eat Your Way to Prosperity In 2017: 4 Delicious Recipes to Bring You Good Fortune

These recipes will bring luck, wealth, freedom and prosperity into your home for the New Year.

By Charreah K. Jackson, Niema Jordan · Dec 29, 2016
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Make Mama Proud with Delicious Eats from 'Melba's'

Just in time for Mother's Day, Melba Wilson, owner of the Harlem hot spot Melba's, dishes on family and brunch. Try our menu from her new cookbook, Melba's American Comfort: 100 Recipes From My Heart to Your Kitchen.

By Niema Jordan · Apr 18, 2016
Confessions of a Black Female Sex Shop Owner
Love & Sex

Confessions of a Black Female Sex Shop Owner

A Bay area entrepreneur on the business of pleasure.

By Niema Jordan · Apr 7, 2016
New & Next: Introducing Jamila Woods, a 'Blk Girl Soldier' Full of Magic
Celebrity

New & Next: Introducing Jamila Woods, a 'Blk Girl Soldier' Full of Magic

She's sang with Chance the Rapper and Macklemore and now the Chicago poet and songstress is following her own musical lane.

By Niema Jordan · Apr 6, 2016
Alt R&B Singer Muhsinah Is Releasing An EP Per Month, Because Why Not?
Celebrity

Alt R&B Singer Muhsinah Is Releasing An EP Per Month, Because Why Not?

Many of us became familiar with Muhsinah when she appeared on The Foreign Exchange’s album, Leave it All Behind in 2008.
By Niema Jordan · Apr 4, 2016
New & Next: Meet the Soultronic Group Known as Columbia Nights
Celebrity

New & Next: Meet the Soultronic Group Known as Columbia Nights

Where soul and sound meet for amazing music.

By Niema Jordan · Mar 14, 2016
Leon Bridges on His Throwback Soul Sound, and the Social Message Behind His Powerful New Video 'River'
Celebrity

Leon Bridges on His Throwback Soul Sound, and the Social Message Behind His Powerful New Video 'River'

The Grammy-nominated Fort Worth, Texas native's mix of soul and gospel harkens back to the likes of Sam Cooke.

By Niema Jordan · Feb 1, 2016
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More Greens, Please: Here's to Eating Fresh Daily in 2016

Leafy vegetables offer the most nutrients. Here's how to get more in your daily routine.

By Niema Jordan · Dec 16, 2015
ESSENCE Eats

BBQ Queen Tanya Holland's Recipe for Jerk Baby Back Ribs

With her newest restaurant, B-Side BBQ, Bay Area chef Tanya Holland is showing the world that when it comes to barbecue, sisters are grilling it for themselves.

By Niema Jordan · Nov 10, 2015
Health & Wellness

Dining With A Diplomat

With a passion for fresh ingredients, Top Chef runner-up and St. Lucia culinary ambassador Nina Compton is cooking up a career infused with culture. 

By Niema Jordan · Jan 16, 2015
Health & Wellness

Fresh Coast Cuisine: Bringing Farm-to-Table Dining Back to the Black Middle Class

Chef Govind Armstrong and Restaurateur Brad Johnson are bringing farm-to-table dining to the black middle class enclave of Baldwin Hills, California.

By Niema Jordan · Sep 18, 2014
New and Next: Meet 'Soulful Pop' Singer and Maroon 5 Bandmember, PJ Morton
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New and Next: Meet 'Soulful Pop' Singer and Maroon 5 Bandmember, PJ Morton

The New Orleans native describes his music as "soulful pop."

By Niema Jordan · Jul 24, 2012

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