Referee Who Made Wrestler Cut Locs Receives Two-Season Suspension
Referee Alan Maloney is suspended after forcing high school wrestler Andrew Johnson to cut his locs before competing in a match.
WATCH: Startling PSA Depicts The Reality Of School Shootings For America’s Students
In a new PSA produced by nonprofit organization Sandy Hook Promise, a typical day at school turns shockingly horrific.
Two High School Football Players Help Out Classmate In Need
Memphis high schoolers Kristopher Graham and Antwan Garrett are showing their classmates how one act of kindness can change a person's life.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley To File Resolution For Kavanaugh Impeachment
The Congresswoman from Massachusetts says Kavanaugh does not deserve a seat on the highest court. She is calling for his impeachment.
Elizabeth Warren Calls Trump Administration ‘The Most Corrupt Administration Of Our Lifetime’
The 2020 presidential candidate is tackling Washington corruption in a new plan released on Monday.
Outrage Grows After Two White Men Physically Attack Black Student At The University Of Arizona
University of Arizona students are outraged that two White assailants were referred to social justice training after attacking a Black student on campus.
Misty Copeland Shares Journey From Withdrawn Child To Renowned Ballerina
Prima Ballerina Misty Copeland was honored by the Congressional Black Caucus. She used the occasion to advocate for arts education.
24 Hours With: Cory Booker
ESSENCE cameras followed the 2020 presidential hopeful as he campaigned through South Carolina and told residents of his plans for the country.
CBC: New Poll Says 83 Percent of Black Women Give Donald Trump An ‘F’ As President
Black women gathered on Wednesday to hear the results of a BWR x ESSENCE poll where surveyors gave Donald Trump a failing grade.
Made In Kibera: This Nairobi-Area Enclave Is Emerging As A Global Center For Fashion
Among the hundreds of thousands of residents living in one of the continent's largest urban slums are artisans and creatives who are putting the buzzing community on fashion's global map.
These Toddler Besties Are Friendship Goals
A viral video of best buds Finnegan and Maxwell is reminding the world what unbiased friendship looks like.
Trump Says 'Very Bad People' From Hurricane-Stricken Bahamas Not Welcome In U.S.
Without providing any evidence, Donald Trump suggests that drug dealers and gang members from the Bahamas are trying to enter the country.
Women-Led Organization Kicks Off Bus Tour To Mobilize Female Voters
Supermajority and the Supermajority Education Fund are coming to a city near you to help engage women voters ahead of the 2020 elections.
Signs Marking 'Negro Mountain’ Removed From Maryland Highways
The Maryland State Highway Administration took down a total of four signs in April after complaints that the "Negro Mountain" signs were racially insensitive.
NBC's Lester Holt Brings Prison Life To Prime Time
ESSENCE sat down with the NBC Nightly News Anchor to discuss his upcoming Dateline special that explores life behind bars.
Harris, Warren Reveal Climate Plans Ahead Of CNN Town Hall On Global Warming
This week the top 2020 Democratic hopefuls released plans that tackle the intensifying climate change issue facing the nation.
Racist Wedding Hall Owner Apologizes After Denying Interracial Couple Her Venue
A Mississippi business owner is now walking back comments she made about certain couples who go against her "Christian beliefs."
Revolt TV Announces Eboni K. Williams As New Co-Host Of 'State Of The Culture'
The former Fox News host is taking her talents to Revolt TV where she will debut as co-host on September 9th.
These Ten Candidates Are Taking The Stage At The Next HBCU-Held Democratic Debate
The large field of candidates has been widdled down to 10 qualifying hopefuls who will take the stage at Texas Southern on September 12th.