<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> <p> </p>

Watch

‘We Kind Of Grew Up Together’: Toya And Reginae Talk Being Best Friends, Family Drama, And Their New Reality Show

‘We Kind Of Grew Up Together’: Toya And Reginae Talk Being Best Friends, Family Drama, And Their New Reality Show

“What’s At Stake Is Our Longevity, Our Livelihood”— Actress Gail Bean Speaks Out On Why She Said Enough Was Enough And Voted To Strike

“What’s At Stake Is Our Longevity, Our Livelihood”— Actress Gail Bean Speaks Out On Why She Said Enough Was Enough And Voted To Strike

WATCH: Charles D. King and Juel Taylor Talk Sneaking Message Into Style With “They Cloned Tyrone”

WATCH: Charles D. King and Juel Taylor Talk Sneaking Message Into Style With “They Cloned Tyrone”

Teyonah Parris And John Boyega Talk Conspiracies Come True And “They Cloned Tyrone”

Teyonah Parris And John Boyega Talk Conspiracies Come True And “They Cloned Tyrone”

Billy Porter And Adam Smith Split After Six Years Of Marriage

Billy Porter And Adam Smith Split After Six Years Of Marriage

Angela Simmons And Yo Gotti Are On A Luxurious Baecation In Greece

Angela Simmons And Yo Gotti Are On A Luxurious Baecation In Greece

EXCLUSIVE: Trayvon Martin’s Mom Sybrina Fulton Reflects on 2012, Wants ‘Justice’ in 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Trayvon Martin's Mother Wants 'Justice' in 2013

Sybrina Fulton reflects on 2012 and her tragic loss. Read More