Entertainment
Aug 13, 2024
Respectability Politics Won’t Win The Campaign
For many young voters, policy is of more concern than political pomp and circumstance, and reliability goes miles further than respectability
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Aug 12, 2024
Nearly 40 Black Women Won Olympic Medals For The USA In 2024
The US took home the most medals this year, with Black women competing individually responsible for 20% of women’s wins. And yes…we are still counting Jordan Chiles’ Bronze.
Entertainment
Aug 6, 2024
Khalid’s ‘Sincere’ Displays The Creative Evolution Of A Talented Artist
In his first solo studio release in almost five years, this 16-track project marks a return to form for the Texas-born musician.
Art
Jul 11, 2024
The National Portrait Gallery’s New Exhibition Honors The Life And Legacy Of James Baldwin
Curated by Rhea L. Combs, the gallery’s Director of Curatorial Affairs, the show examines Baldwin’s legacy alongside his contemporaries in art, music, film, literature and activism.
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Entertainment
Oct 18, 2025
Lady London Opens Up In ‘ALWAYS, LADY LONDON,’ Her Most Personal Chapter Yet
Backed by MACRO Television Studios, the rising star shows what it means to balance her and her healing in real time.
Entertainment
Oct 6, 2025
Jesse Williams On The Beauty Of The Amalfi Coast, Producing Television, And ‘Hotel Costiera’
The Prime Video series blends the genres of action, comedy, and drama all into one, making one of the year’s most anticipated shows.
Entertainment
Sep 19, 2025
Tyriq Withers On Working With Marlon Wayans, Returning To Football, And Starring In The New Film, ‘HIM’
The actor breaks down what it takes to be an athlete, and how his time at Florida State helped with his portrayal of Cameron Cade.
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Lifestyle
Jan 2, 2026
Todd Tucker And Kandi Burruss Spent The Holidays Together With Their Children
Tucker joked that his first “scheme” of the year was to prioritize family time, including with his estranged wife.
Beauty
Jan 2, 2026
Too Lazy To Workout? Here’s How I Sculpted My Belly By Doing Nothing
One ESSENCE beauty editor tried EmSculpt, a celebrity-approved body sculpting treatment equal to doing 20,000 crunches in 30 minutes.
Money & Career
Jan 2, 2026
Half Of Americans Say Finances Got Worse In 2025. These Changes Could Help In 2026
The economy and employment may be suffering, but there are still ways to finesse your pocketbook.
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Art
Dec 17, 2025
Bisa Butler Quilts Beauty Into Being
From childhood lessons in beauty to revolutionary artmaking, Butler weaves presence, dignity, and soul into every portrait.
Sports
Dec 17, 2025
Meet Ay’Anna Moody, The Black Woman Driving The Warriors’ $50 Million Community Impact
As executive director of the Warriors Community Foundation, Moody is reshaping how sports philanthropy shows up for Bay Area educators.
Entertainment
Dec 16, 2025
Christopher Williams On Navigating Adversity, Returning To Music, And The New Song, “Good Enough”
More than 20 years after his last release, Williams reflects on healing, legacy, and the creation of ‘War and Peace.’
Money & Career
Dec 16, 2025
The Paramount Deal Puts Black Talent At Risk. Here’s Why Hollywood Should Be Paying Attention
The proposed merger hasn’t closed yet, but its implications for DEI, Black-led projects, and access in Hollywood are already coming into focus.
Sports
Dec 15, 2025
The Beginner’s Guide To F1
An entry point into Formula 1 that breaks down the sport’s fundamentals while showing how teams like McLaren use Google’s technology to gain an edge.
Sports
Dec 15, 2025
The Future Of F1 Looks Like Us
As Black women and young fans enter Formula One in record numbers, the sport is evolving beyond racing into culture, community, and opportunity.
Entertainment
Dec 15, 2025
How ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Became One Of The Year’s Most Surprising Shows
Set in 1962, the Max series uses horror to confront racism, silence, and survival. As Taylour Paige puts it, “We get to illuminate what was, what is, what we still need to confront.”
Sports
Dec 15, 2025
Lewis Hamilton Is Still F1's Only Black Driver. These Teens Could Be Next
Nathan Ampofo-Anim and Monde-jnr Konini are racing against a $33 million system designed to keep Formula 1 elite.
Entertainment
Dec 15, 2025
Star Gazing: 8th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television, Teyana Taylor, Idris Elba, Regina Hall, And More
From film premieres to holiday parties, here’s how Black celebrities stepped out and showed love all week long.