Full Circle: Essence Atkins Opens Up On How Divorce Reflects New Show
In a new comedy, life imitates art for actress Essence Atkins as she portrays a divorcee starting over.
RNC Report: Black Pastor Denounces Obama as a Hollywood Sellout
Reporting from the Republican National Convention, ESSENCE News Editor Wendy L. Wilson catches up with the Rev. William Owens, who shares his point of view on gay marriage.
Looking Back: A Conversation With Dr. Maya Angelou
Celebrated American icon Dr. Maya Angelou has passed at the age of 86. Here is an exclusive interview ESSENCE conducted with the Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and poet in 2009.
New HBO Doc Looks Inside Obama's Campaign
The documentary "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama" premieres on HBO on Tuesday, November 3, and takes a look back at President Obama's historic election.