Sports
Dec 4, 2025
These Are The Highest-Paid Black Women Athletes Of 2025
A breakdown of the Black women dominating this year’s earnings list — and the sports paying out the most.
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Dec 3, 2025
Chris Paul’s Farewell Season Takes An Unexpected Turn
Iconic point guard and member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team gets a shocking exit, raising questions about loyalty, timing, and the business of basketball.
Sports
Nov 27, 2025
WNBA Stars Monique Billings & Aerial Powers Host New Shows On PlayersTV
WNBA standouts, Monique Billings and Aerial Powers are leading two new shows on PlayersTV, exploring wellness, the power of positivity and the importance of faith, passion and perseverance.
Beauty
Nov 26, 2025
Mielle Organics Scores The NFL’s First Official Textured Hair Care Partnership
The beloved Black-founded P&G beauty brand steps onto football’s biggest stage.
Sports
Nov 25, 2025
NIL Money Is On The Table—But Most Black Athletes Can’t Reach It. One Educator Is Changing That.
From media training to personal branding, Andrea Brown is redefining what support looks like for athletes who’ve been shut out of the NIL conversation.
Entertainment
Nov 24, 2025
F1 Grand Prix Las Vegas: See The Black Celebs Who Shut Down The Strip
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s high-octane “hot lap” with Lewis Hamilton delivered one of the most unforgettable moments of the weekend.
Sports
Nov 17, 2025
Audi's Coming For Formula 1 In 2026—And They Want The Most Striking Car On The Track
The brand’s R26 Concept debut in Munich shows just how serious Audi is about entering Formula 1—with new tech centers, top-tier leadership, and a striking car to match.
Beauty
Oct 31, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Marshawn Lynch Brings His Signature Swagger To Dove Men+Care With BEASTMODE Collection
The former football player exclusively tells ESSENCE all about the new collab bringing swagger and care to your daily routine.
Sports
Oct 29, 2025
Carmelo Anthony Brings The “House of Melo” Home To Baltimore
The NBA legend transforms the historic Enoch Pratt Free Library into an interactive exhibit honoring his journey—from Red Hook to the Hall of Fame—and inviting Baltimore to dream big right alongside h
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Sep 22, 2025
The Executive Suite: How Kendra Bulluck-Major Became One of Sports' Most Powerful Women
As executive director of the Orange Blossom Classic, she’s turning a historic HBCU football tradition into a platform for culture, community, and opportunity.
Sports
Sep 21, 2025
A’ja Wilson Just Became The First Four-Time MVP In WNBA History
At just 29, Wilson’s résumé already includes two championships, three Defensive Player of the Year honors, a Finals MVP, and now a league record.
Sports
Sep 16, 2025
Venus And Serena Williams Just Launched The Podcast Tennis Fans Have Been Waiting For
The sisters’ new show, Stockton Street, takes fans from their Compton roots to global superstardom—sharing untold stories along the way.
Sports
Sep 11, 2025
Audi And Adidas Team Up For F1 Apparel And Lifestyle Collection Launching 2026
The new partnership fuses performance gear with lifestyle fashion, marking Audi’s Formula 1 debut and adidas’ latest move into motorsport culture.
Beauty
Sep 11, 2025
Inside Saweetie & ESPN's Fiery Red Nail Bar Pop-Up
In the midst of fashion week, the rapper tells ESSENCE all about her partnership, why red nails are powerful, and more.
Entertainment
Sep 7, 2025
Ryan Clark Tells It Like It Is
In a world that can sometimes shy away from the truth, this award-winning analyst has built a career on authenticity. “I want my word to mean something,” says Clark.
Sports
Sep 4, 2025
Rooting For Everybody Black: 16 Black Quarterbacks Will Start Week 1—A First In NFL History
From Marlin Briscoe to Jalen Hurts, the road to this historic moment has been decades in the making.
Sports
Sep 4, 2025
Pepsi Is Coming For Your Tailgate This NFL Season
The brand is pulling Josh Allen and Justin Jefferson off the field and into stadium parking lots for its new “Tailgate Crashers” campaign.
Sports
Sep 2, 2025
All The Black Celebs Who Attended The 2025 U.S. Open
The 2025 U.S. Open began with thrilling first-round victories, a 75th anniversary tribute to Althea Gibson led by Venus Williams, and a star-filled gala honoring Andre Agassi.