ESSENCE's Year in Review 2012

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.  

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Keke Palmer Talks ‘One of Them Days,’ SZA’s Acting Debut And Producing With Purpose
 

Keke Palmer Talks ‘One of Them Days,’ SZA’s Acting Debut And Producing With Purpose

Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer And Founder Of Maze, Dies At 77
 

Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer And Founder Of Maze, Dies At 77

EXCLUSIVE First Look: Brandy Reprises Her Role As Cinderella in Disney's "Descendants: The Rise of Red"
 

EXCLUSIVE First Look: Brandy Reprises Her Role As Cinderella in Disney’s “Descendants: The Rise of Red”

WATCH: Scream Queen Lupita Nyong'o Reveals What Scares Her And Discusses What Horror Teaches Us
 

WATCH: Scream Queen Lupita Nyong’o Reveals What Scares Her And Discusses What Horror Teaches Us

WATCH: Laurence Fishburne Talks Tackling Racist Industry Experiences And Becoming Doc Rivers In FX's "CLIPPED"
 

WATCH: Laurence Fishburne Talks Tackling Racist Industry Experiences And Becoming Doc Rivers In FX’s “CLIPPED”

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

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

Sybrina Fulton reflects on 2012 and her tragic loss.

Celebrity

ICYMI: Alicia Keys's Fresh Skin, FKA Twigs's Braided Pony, And More

ICYMI: Alicia Keys's Fresh Skin, FKA Twigs's Braided Pony, And More

In case you missed it, take a look at 13 of the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.