Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Was Once 'Picked On For Being Light-Skinned'
The actress shared her personal experiences with colorism on “Red Table Talk.”
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Gabrielle Union Reveals 'America's Got Talent' Literally Made Her Sick For 'Two Months Straight'
Due to Simon Cowell’s smoking, which is against the law to do indoors, the actress eventually had bronchitis.
'Dark Girls 2' Goes Deeper Into Colorism
The sequel to the explosive 2011 documentary takes a closer look at how skin color affects Black women’s self-esteem.
'High Note' Star Tracee Ellis Ross Steps Into The Recording Booth For 'Love Myself'
Ross is the spitting image of her legendary mother in the role.
ESSENCE Releases 'Impact Of COVID-19 On Black Women' Study
Black women say the pandemic has most negatively impacted their emotional well-being (64%) and mental health (63%), with 43% saying…
Gabrielle Union's Daughter Kaavia Wasn't Here For The Fruit Snack Challenge
In a hilarious new video, the shady baby was put to the test and it didn’t quite go how mom…
Identical Twins Get Accepted Into 37 Colleges Each
Arielle and Arianna Williams, who graduated at the top of their class, also received more than $1 million in scholarships.
Pattern By Tracee Ellis Ross Launches Line Of Hair Accessories
Designed specifically for tight textures, coilies and curlies, these are the quality basics we all need.
Black Women Are Still Saving Everybody During COVID-19
Black women have always been essential workers, but our labor is no longer free and should no longer be forced.…
Tracee Ellis Ross's New Video May Prove You've Been Washing Your Hair Wrong
If you aren’t washing your hair with a garden pail, you’re about to start.