<p>ESSENCE's Year in Review 2012</p>
<p>This year had its fair share of highs and lows, from the re-election of President Barack Obama (four more years of Michelle!) to the Trayvon Martin tragedy. Let's take a look back at the most memorable moments of 2012.</p>
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Ashton Sanders Opens Up About Portraying RZA In 'Wu Tang: An American Saga'
The rising star shines in Hulu’s new scripted series chronicling the backstory behind one of Hip Hop’s most iconic groups.
Jidenna: 'We Can't Be Style Icons And Not Also Be Wearing Our Own Designers'
Jidenna challenges his peers to be more intentional about elevating Black designers during the ESSENCE Best In Black Fashion Awards.
Grammy-Winning Songwriter LaShawn Daniels Dead At 41
Celebrities flooded social media with tributes to the songwriter, who passed away following a fatal car accident in South Carolina.
Hosea Chanchez Reveals He Was Assaulted At Age 14: 'I Hope It Helps To Stop Someone Else'
Actor Hosea Chanchez has opened up about being molested by a friend’s father when he was 14-years-old in a gut-wrenching…
Burna Boy Vows To Never Return To South Africa After Xenophobic Attacks On Other Africans
Burna Boy has vowed never to step into South Africa again following xenophobic attacks against foreign Africans this week. The…
Trina Loses Her Mother After Battle With Cancer
Trina’s mother, Vernessa ‘Nessa’ Taylor, passed away on Tuesday following a battle with cancer. She was 62. TMZ confirmed the…
Kenny Lattimore and Judge Faith Jenkins Are Engaged
The newly public couple revealed that they sought pre-engagement counseling from their trusted circle.
Stephen and Ayesha Curry Had A Blast On Their Frosty Baecation In Iceland
From the volcano climb to their dip in the blue lagoon, the Curry’s unleashed their inner daredevils!
Ari Lennox Claps Back At Homophobic People: 'If You Don’t Support LGBTQ Community, You Don’t Support Me'
Soul singer Ari Lennox is taking a stand against homophobia, even telling her fans who don’t believe in LGBTQ rights…
Your Fave Celebs Were Out And About For Labor Day!
The (unofficial) end of summer has arrived! From boat cruises to exotic locales, your favorite celebrities made sure to live…