Cyntoia Brown Is Free At Last
In an exclusive interview with ESSENCE, Cyntoia Brown discusses her time in prison and what she plans on doing with her life since being released.
Judge Tammy Kemp: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Getting This Criticism If Miss Guyger Were A Black Woman’
Judge Tammy Kemp seems to think if Amber Guyger were Black, people wouldn't have an issue with her hug.
California Governor Signs Bill To Let College Athletes Get Paid
California became the first state to allow its college student-athletes to receive endorsement deals.
Maxwell Brought To Tears While Accepting Achievement Award From Congressional Black Caucus
Grammy award-winning singer Maxwell was honored Wednesday night by the Congressional Black Caucus for his achievements in the arts. The CBCF and CBC Spouses Celebration of Leadership in the Fine […]
Bahamians In Recovery Mode After Hurricane Dorian
At least 5 people are dead, and countless others are missing after the Category 5 hurricane pummeled the island.
Black News Anchor Compared To Gorilla On Live TV By White Colleague
An Oklahoma City news anchor issued an apology after she compared her Black male colleague to a gorilla on live television. Last Thursday, KOCO morning anchor Alex Housden told James […]
Ethical Fashion: A Conscious Shift
Ethical fashion is more than knowing where materials are sourced. It’s also about
the people who make the items and their impact on the environment.
Daniel Pantaleo, Officer Who Put Eric Garner In A Chokehold, Fired By The NYPD
On Monday, Daniel Pantaleo, the officer who killed Eric Garner with a chokehold, was fired by the New York Police Department. According to CNN, Pantaleo will not receive his NYPD […]
Lyft Offering $2.50 Grocery Store Rides In Disadvantaged Philly Neighborhoods
Lyft has partnered with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to offer rides to grocery stores to 11 North Philadelphia PHA apartment complexes.
White Woman Held Black Teens At Gunpoint During Door-to-Door Fund-raising
An Arkansas woman was arrested after holding a group of Black teens at gunpoint when they were only trying to fundraise for their high school football team. Jerri Kelly, who […]
White Woman Lives After Evading Arrest, Kicking Oklahoma Police Officer
Debra Hamil, an elderly White woman in Oklahoma, evaded arrest and attacked a police officer over a broken taillight traffic stop.
Donald Trump Attacks Al Sharpton In Latest Twitter Tantrum
Trump said Sharpton hates white people and cops, then continued his attack on Rep. Elijah Cummings.
How I Overcame Insomnia
After battling insomnia for 20 years, I finally found easy solutions that helped me get back to sleep.
Black Family Says They Were Accused Of Stealing $12 Basketball At Santa Monica Nike Store
Joel Stallworth and TaMiya Dickerson were just trying to buy their son his first basketball, but a white store manager said they stole it.
Little Boy Begs Father To Not Call Cops On Black Man For 'Trespassing'
It's interesting to see that the voice of reason in this #LivingWhileBlack scenario was just a little kid.
Michelle Obama Talks Post-White House, Relationships, And Living A Healthy Life At Essence Festival
Obama sat down with Gayle King at Essence Festival and shared relationship and healthy living advice.
Kamala Harris During Essence Fest Interview: 'We Have A Predator Living In The White House'
During an interview with Rev. Al Sharpton during the 2019 Essence Festival, Sen. Kamala Harris spoke bluntly about the nation's current president.
Here’s Who Will Be Debating During The First Night Of The First 2020 Democratic Debate
On Wednesday night, many will gather around their televisions and computer monitors to witness the first night of a two-night Democratic debate event. With over 20 candidates vying for the […]
Mitch McConnell Thinks Former President Obama Was A Form Of Reparations
Hey, McConnell, people want their 40 acres and a mule, not 40 acres and an Obama.