24 Hours With Kamala Harris
ESSENCE News & Politics editor Tanya A. Christian followed the 2020 hopeful as she campaigned through Iowa, making her case for why she should become America's next President.
New Poll Puts Warren Ahead Of Biden Going Into Presidential Primary Debate
A Quinnipiac University poll released on Monday shows Senator Elizabeth Warren as the frontrunner in the field of Democratic hopefuls.
Marjorie Harvey Celebrates 55th Birthday With Lavish Cancun Party
ESSENCE went inside the lavish birthday affair, where celebrity friends, family and admirers came together to celebrate the globe-trotter.
Fake Depiction Of Trump Brutally Killing Black Lives Matter, Assaulting Maxine Waters Shown At His Resort
Organizers of a pro-Trump conference claim to know nothing of the video that shows some of his top detractors being brutally assaulted.
Teacher Placed On Leave After Racist Rant In School Parking Lot
The Upper Darby School District in Pennsylvania has taken swift action and has placed the racist school teacher on administrative leave.
Black Trans Women Raise Their Voices At CNN LGBTQ Forum
At points throughout the CNN Town Hall forum, a number of protestors could be heard shouting "Black Trans Lives Matter."
Black Hotel Guest Sues DoubleTree And Hilton For Discrimination
Jermaine Massey is suing Hilton brands after experiencing what he claims was racial discrimination at a DoubleTree hotel in Portland last year.
Issa Rae's Partnership With Google Assistant Makes 'Mirror Talks' A Reality
Issa Rae talks to ESSENCE about her partnership with Google Assistant and how she's hoping to make everyone's life a bit more organized.
California Now Requires Perinatal Health Providers To Receive Implicit Bias Training
The California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsome and aims to decrease Black maternal deaths.
Elizabeth Warren Places Communities Of Color At Heart Of Environmental Justice Plan
Senator Warren's newest plan acknowledges the role that the federal government has played in harming Black communities, and aims to fix the damage.
California Governor Signs Law Capping Rent Prices
On Tuesday California governor Gavin Newsom signed what some have hailed as the largest expansion of renter protections in recent U.S. history.
Twisting The Dream
For natural hair braiders across the country, requirements for licensing have made the American dream harder to achieve.
New Poll Indicates Majority Of Americans In Favor Of Trump Impeachment Inquiry
A newly released Washington Post-Schar School poll suggests that an impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump goes beyond party lines.
Barbie Takes On New Career As Judge
American toy company Mattel has announced its newest career for the iconic Barbie doll. She's taking names and inspiring change as a judge.
Kamala Harris Reveals Plan To Give Families Six Months Of Paid Medical Leave
Kamala Harris is doing it for the kids in her latest campaign proposal. Her Children's Agenda also includes provisions for paid family leave.
Details On Death Of Joshua Brown, Key Witness In Amber Guyger Murder Trial Emerging
Details on the death of Joshua Brown, a key witness in the Amber Guyger trial are being released. A $100,000 reward has been offered to help.
Rev. Al Sharpton Celebrates 65th Birthday With Star-Studded Event
The stars came out on Thursday night in NYC to celebrate and pay tribute to civil rights activist Al Sharpton on his 65th birthday.
Newly Released Bodycam Footage Shows Texas Officer Who Led Black Man By Rope Knew It Looked 'Really Bad'
Two months after a photo of a Black man being led by a rope goes viral, bodycam footage from the arresting officers is released to the public.
Hugs From Judge And Brother At Amber Guyger Sentencing Sets Off Black Twitter
In a shocking display of kindness, Botham Jean's brother and the judge presiding over his case, embrace his murderer during her sentencing.