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Articles by: Tanya A. Christian

Opinion: My Visceral Reaction To Kamala Harris Ending Her Campaign Even Surprised Me
News · Politics

Opinion: My Visceral Reaction To Kamala Harris Ending Her Campaign Even Surprised Me

Kamala Harris was not a perfect candidate, but in a crowded Democratic field she paid for it more than anybody else.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 4, 2019
Kamala Harris Exits 2020 Presidential Race
News · Politics

Kamala Harris Exits 2020 Presidential Race

With doubts of having a clear path forward, 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris has abandoned her bid for the White House.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 3, 2019
Milwaukee ‘Saves A Seat’ In Honor Of Rosa Parks On Every County Bus
News

Milwaukee ‘Saves A Seat’ In Honor Of Rosa Parks On Every County Bus

From December 1 through December 3, the Milwaukee County Transit System reserves a seat on each one of its buses to honor Rosa Parks.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 3, 2019
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty In Case Of Aniah Blanchard
News

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty In Case Of Aniah Blanchard

Prosecutors have named Ibrahim Yazeed as the lone person responsible for the shooting death of 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 3, 2019
Cory Booker Outlines $100 Billion Plan To Support The Nation’s HBCUs
HBCUs · News · Politics

Cory Booker Outlines $100 Billion Plan To Support The Nation’s HBCUs

The presidential hopeful has a $100 billion plan to provide a world-class education to HBCU students that's both proactive and debt-free.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 3, 2019
Michelle Obama Heads To Southeast Asia To Expand On Obama Foundation Mission
News

Michelle Obama Heads To Southeast Asia To Expand On Obama Foundation Mission

On December 9, former First Lady Michelle Obama will be joined by Julia Roberts on a trip to Southeast Asia aimed at training world leaders.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 2, 2019
UFC Fighter Walt Harris Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To Stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard After Her Remains Are Identified
News

UFC Fighter Walt Harris Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To Stepdaughter Aniah Blanchard After Her Remains Are Identified

UFC heavyweight Walt Harris describes the pain of his stepdaughter's death as "unbearable" and thanks Blanchard for teaching him to be a man.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 2, 2019
Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled In Montgomery
News

Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled In Montgomery

Rosa Parks will forever remain a shining symbol of the Civil Rights Movement. On Sunday, Montgomery honored the heroine with a statue.
By Tanya A. Christian · Dec 2, 2019
HBCUs Are The Gifts That Keep On Giving
News

HBCUs Are The Gifts That Keep On Giving

News & Politics Editor Tanya A. Christian reflects on the time she first fell in love with Hampton University and the legacy of greatness HBCUs produce.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 28, 2019
Presidential Candidate Julián Castro Wants To End Hunger In America
News · Politics

Presidential Candidate Julián Castro Wants To End Hunger In America

The Democratic hopeful says that "the right to eat is a human right" and he is prepared to make sure each American has it.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 27, 2019
Melania Trump Gets Booed In Baltimore
News

Melania Trump Gets Booed In Baltimore

Melania Trump made an appearance in Baltimore as part of her "Be Best" initiative. The students welcomed the First Lady with loud boos.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 27, 2019
Baltimore Men Exonerated After 36 Years Behind Bars
News

Baltimore Men Exonerated After 36 Years Behind Bars

Alfred Chestnut, Ransom Watkins and Andrew Stewart are free men following their exoneration of a wrongful conviction 36 years ago this month.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 26, 2019
Body Of Missing 5-Year-Old Florida Girl Found In Alabama
News

Body Of Missing 5-Year-Old Florida Girl Found In Alabama

Taylor Rose Williams was first reported missing on November 6. Authorities now say that her skeletal remains have been positively identified in Alabama.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 26, 2019
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 16 Stocking Stuffers Under $25
gift guide · Holidays

#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 16 Stocking Stuffers Under $25

#BuyBlack this holiday season with these ESSENCE-approved stocking stuffers that are sure to make your family happy.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 26, 2019
#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 27 Gifts For The Women On Your List
gift guide · Holidays

#BuyBlack Gift Guide: 27 Gifts For The Women On Your List

#BuyBlack this holiday season with these ESSENCE-approved gifts that are sure to make your special ladies happy.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 26, 2019
Kamala Harris Unveils Mental Health Plan In South Carolina With Help From Charlamagne Tha God
News · Politics

Kamala Harris Unveils Mental Health Plan In South Carolina With Help From Charlamagne Tha God

Democratic hopeful Kamala Harris says that the nation is in a mental health care crisis, and it's time to put the matter on the ballot.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 25, 2019
Navy Veteran Found Dead In His Apartment After Nearly 3 Years
News

Navy Veteran Found Dead In His Apartment After Nearly 3 Years

Ronald Wayne White was 51 when his family says they last heard from him. Three years later he was found dead in his suburban Dallas home.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 25, 2019
Tech Visionary Iddris Sandu Secures Land In Ghana For Youth Center + Nine Other Headlines We're Talking About
News

Tech Visionary Iddris Sandu Secures Land In Ghana For Youth Center + Nine Other Headlines We're Talking About

With Nipsey Hussle as his partner, Iddris Sandu helped create the world's first smart retail experience. Find out what he's up to now, plus more headlines from around the Black community.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 22, 2019
24 Hours With: Pete Buttigieg
News · Politics

24 Hours With: Pete Buttigieg

ESSENCE cameras followed along as news and politics editor, Tanya Christian, spent 24 hours on the campaign trail in South Carolina with the 2020 hopeful.
By Tanya A. Christian · Nov 21, 2019

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