
'Pose' Star Ryan Jamaal Swain On His First Essence Fest Experience
This year marked the actor's first trip to Essence Fest, an experience he called "a family reunion of sorts for Black people, Black excellence and Black opulence."

As Gina Torres Breaks New Barriers In Television, She's Determined To Bring Some Of Us With Her
Torres is set to star in the upcoming 'Suits' spin-off 'Pearson,' the first network series to center and be created around an Afro-Latina.

'Living Single' Star Erika Alexander Praises Rapper Dave East’s Acting In 'Wu-Tang'
"When he comes in a room you feel his presence," she told ESSENCE.

Essence Festival 2019: Tevin Campbell Says New Music Will Prove He Can Still Sing
"I had a point to prove because I know a lot of people don’t think that I can sing anymore," he told ESSENCE Friday.