Bow Down! 65 Boundary-Breaking Black Women Who Have Paved the Way
17 Celeb Engagement Rings That Have Us Swooning
Leaders of the New School: Three Actors Breathing Life Into Hollywood
A fresh generation of performers has hit our screens—and we're completely obsessed with them! They're bringing new perspectives, ideas, and characters to entertainment and shaking up Hollywood. We can't wait to see what the future has in store.
'Underground' Star Amirah Vann Talks Reviving & Empowering The Historical Slave Narrative
A fresh generation of performers has hit our screens—and we're completely obsessed with them!
The 10 Not-So-Publicized Times Jay Z and Beyonce Gave Back
'ESSENCE Black Girl Magic' Episode 2: Introduces Us to Black Muslim Teen Ammarah Haynes
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich, the episode explores Haynes's mission to dispel negative Muslim stereotypes.
'ESSENCE Black Girl Magic' Episode 4: Meet Teen Activist Berneisha Hooker
Directed by Nailah Jefferson, the episode follows the New Orleans teen as she uses her artistic voice to spark change.
29 Powerful Black Women Who Called the Shots in the Obama Administration
Meet the dynamic Black women who were responsible for keeping President Obama's administration running.
Lupita Nyong’o Takes Home the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Play
This is the first Tony Award the actress has won.
How One Trans 12-Year-Old is Planning on Changing the Narrative
From a young age, Trinity Neal knew that she wasn’t a boy. Now, she’s hoping her story will help make trans acceptance the norm.
The Obamas Spill Their 5 Favorite White House Memories
The family's happy memories will live on long after they leave 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Ed Gordon Wants to Bring Black America’s Stories to Network Television
The quarterly news magazine premieres Tuesday, September 13 on Bounce at 10 pm ET.
President and Michelle Obama’s Legacy Lives on in October Issue of ESSENCE
Be sure to pick up a copy of the special collectors issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands Friday, September 9!
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! What It’s Like to Be Ringling Bros. First Black Ringmaster
Jonathan Lee Iverson, Ringling Bros. first Black ringmaster, and his family have—quite literally—run away and joined the circus.
How One Hollywood Exec is Intent On Creating a Space for Black Stories
Fox Searchlight Vice-President of Production Anikah McLaren, 40, has always been interested in storytelling, and her passion has led her to Hollywood
Detroit Launches Program Offering Free Community College to All Local Students
The program uses private and public funds to cover the difference between any government or scholarship funds a student receives.
Nate Parker Addresses College Rape Accusations Ahead of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Release
Parker and his college roommate were accused of raping an unconscious female student, but were later acquitted of all charges.
Say It Ain’t So! Comedy Central Cancels ‘The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore’
Wilmore has dubbed the cancellation "The Unblackening" of the network.