
21 Times Solange Showed Us She Has the Coolest Life Ever
21 Times Solange Showed Us She Has the Coolest Life Ever

The Way-Too-Short List Of Black Oscar Winners

Michelle Obama Posts Rarely-Seen Photo Of Herself As A College Student At Princeton
Michelle Obama Posts Rarely-Seen Photo Of Herself As A College Student At Princeton

Boutique Boss: This Super Chic Brooklyn Home Design Shop Is Powered By Black Girl Magic
Boutique Boss: This Super Chic Brooklyn Home Design Shop Is Powered By Black Girl Magic

It’s Official! RHOA’s Kenya Moore And Husband Marc Daly Are Expecting Their First Child Together
It’s Official! RHOA’s Kenya Moore And Husband Marc Daly Are Expecting Their First Child Together

Boutique Boss: This Brooklyn Entrepreneur Opened A Boutique Spotlighting Designers From The Diaspora
Boutique Boss: This Brooklyn Entrepreneur Opened A Boutique Spotlighting Designers From The Diaspora

Boutique Boss: This Designer Worked for The Biggest Fashion Houses Before Opening Her Own Chic Store
Boutique Boss: This Designer Worked for The Biggest Fashion Houses Before Opening Her Own Chic Store

'Always and Forever' Singer Keith Wilder Of Heatwave Dead At 65
'Always and Forever' Singer Keith Wilder Of Heatwave Dead At 65

Greek for Life: Could One of These Celebrities Be Your Soror or Frat Brother?
Alicia Keys, Omari Hardwick, Jada Pinkett Smith, Dr. Maya Angelou and Dr. Martin Luther King are just a few names in a long list of famous Black sorority sisters and fraternity brothers. But surprisingly, they’re not the only ones. Here's a look at Black celebrities who are proud members of the Divine Nine.

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.