The Way-Too-Short List Of Black Oscar Winners
Beyonce's Sweetest Pregnancy Style Moments
World stop! Beyonce is pregnant with twins! The Queen descended onto Instagram this afternoon to let the world know that she was expected not one, but two new bundles of joy. To celebrate the much-needed good news we're taking a look at her best pregnancy style statements!
Cutest Celeb Baby Bumps of All Time
Nothing says gorgeous like an expectant mom who embraces her new curves with style.
A Look Back at How Our Favorite Stars Celebrated Christmas Last Year
'Tis the season for group selfies and gathering 'round the tree! Take a look at all of the cutest Christmas moments from the celebs we love.
41 Reasons We Love Mary J. Blige
Without a doubt, Mary J. Blige is an icon. We’ve loved the Yonkers native ever since she stomped her way (with thigh-high combat boots) into our hearts with her hip-hop soul classic, “Real Love,” some 24 years ago. Her music has been the soundtrack that helped us grow from girls to women. As MJB readies for her 13th performance at the ESSENCE Festival, we could think of no better time to reveal all the reasons she rocks our world.
Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary and President, Dies at 90
Castro's death was announced on Cuban television by his younger brother Raul on Friday
Kamala Harris Becomes The Second Black Woman Elected To The U.S. Senate
The California attorney general becomes the second Black woman elected to the senate after Carol Moseley Braun, who served from 1993-1999.
Beyoncé and Her Dancers Rock Pantsuits At Get Out the Vote Concert for Hillary Clinton
As women prepare to wear pantsuits to the polls
Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Salt-N-Pepa for Halloween
Olympian Tyson Gay’s 15-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Shooting At Kentucky Restaurant
Diary of a Durban Dweller
We're so excited for the first international Essence Festival, taking place in Durban, South Africa, this November. Come along with us and hear from three women who were shaped by the city.