News
Apr 27, 2020
Beloved Brooklyn Educator Dies After Long Battle With COVID-19
Rana Zoe Mungin, 30, had been battling the deadly coronavirus for over a month.
Health and Wellness
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Business
Apr 28, 2020
#UsAgainstCovid Community Service Announcement Aims To Save Black Lives
Toyota wants to save lives in hard-hit communities. They’ve enlisted singers, actors and activists to get the word out about COVID-19.
News
Apr 28, 2020
At Least 36 People Tested Positive For COVID-19 Following Wisconsin Primary Election
Wisconsin went through with in-person voting on April 7 for its primary election in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
News
Apr 28, 2020
House Party In Chicago Outrages Mayor
A house party in Chicago with more than 50 gatherers has frustrated officials. Police say they’ve broken up several large gatherings since stay at home orders were implemented.
Understanding & Prepping
News
Apr 28, 2020
#UsAgainstCovid Community Service Announcement Aims To Save Black Lives
Toyota wants to save lives in hard-hit communities. They’ve enlisted singers, actors and activists to get the word out about COVID-19.
Health and Wellness
Apr 27, 2020
The CDC Has Added These 6 Symptoms To Its Official COVID-19 List
The measure will likely cast a wider net for COVID-19 testing going forward.
News
Apr 6, 2020
Majority Black Cities Among Areas Expected To See Peak Infections This Week
Detroit and New Orleans, along with New York City, are expected to be among the hardest-hit cities to see a peak in COVID-19 deaths this week.
Protecting Yourself
Health and Wellness
Apr 1, 2020
This Natural Home Remedy Will Help Keep Your Airways Clean & Clear All Day Long
Chef Gina Neely shared her remedy for starting her day with a clear system during our first-ever virtual edition of ESSENCE Wellness House.
News
Apr 5, 2020
CDC Now Recommends Wearing Cloth Face Masks In Public
The organization’s new guideline recommends that people wear cloth face masks in public “where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.”
ESSENCE Wellness House
Mar 31, 2020
A Message Of Hope: Sarah Jakes Roberts Shares Three Ways To Help Maintain Faith During This Difficult Time
During the ESSENCE Wellness House live summit, Jakes Roberts shared a message of hope for our community and how she’s coping with the anxiety and fear.
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Celebrity
Apr 20, 2020
Offset's Great Uncle Dies Due to Coronavirus: ‘Pray For My Family’
Offset is the most recent celebrity to mourn the loss of a loved one due to COVID-19.
Celebrity
Apr 20, 2020
Jazz Legend Giuseppi Logan Dead From Coronavirus At 84
Logan was a centerpiece for New York’s free jazz movement in the 1960s.
News
Apr 21, 2020
Outrage Grows As Multi-Million-Dollar Companies Help Deplete Funds Marked For Small Businesses
As Congress seeks to secure another $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, outrage grows over who benefitted from the first fund.
Ways to Escape
Weddings
Apr 20, 2020
New Yorkers Are Finally Allowed To Have Virtual Weddings
The epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in America is now letting couples say “I do” via video chat.
Home
Apr 18, 2020
8 Spring Decorating Trends To Liven Up Your Home Decor
With many of us spending more time indoors, now is the perfect time to revamp your space the way you’ve always been meaning to.
Fashion
Apr 18, 2020
The Perfect PJ's To Lounge Around All Day In
If there was ever a time for your pj’s to have a moment, it’s now.
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Oct 1, 2025
Robin Allison Davis Moved To Paris For A Fresh Start—Then Came Two Breast Cancer Diagnoses
In "Surviving Paris," the journalist, author, and breast cancer survivor brings honesty and unexpected levity to a story of resilience abroad.
Beauty
Sep 29, 2025
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: The In-Flight Skincare Routines Black Beauty Insiders Swear By
They may have different routines, but all agree: a good SPF and moisturizer are essential.
Lifestyle
Sep 25, 2025
NBA Star Jayson Tatum Credits This New Non-Opioid Painkiller In Helping Him Recover After Shocking Achilles Injury
An Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most challenging injuries an NBA player can sustain. Tatum is opening up about a new FDA-approved medication that helped him manage the pain.
Lifestyle
Sep 23, 2025
Ready For A Minimalist Reset This Fall? Here's How To Start Living With Less—And Loving It
Minimalism isn’t about how your life looks, but how it feels. Here’s how to reset your space and your spirit, with authenticity at the center.
Lifestyle
Sep 23, 2025
Isabella Strahan Is 'Living The Life I Fought For' In Powerful Post-Cancer Clip
She was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer in October 2023 and declared cancer-free in 2024. Now, she's back to work and back on the move.
Entertainment
Sep 22, 2025
Let cktrl’s Debut Album “spirit” Calm Your Nervous System
The ambient, Jazz-fusion artist opens up about his musical journey, wellness practices, and how healing was the impetus for his debut album.
Health and Wellness
Sep 19, 2025
Struggling With PCOS Symptoms? Demi Schweers Just Launched Something That Will Help
The entrepreneur and content creator on her experience with PCOS, the launch of her game-changing drink mix, and the role of community in her mission-driven business.
Health and Wellness
Sep 17, 2025
Op-Ed: Stop Trying To Gatekeep Pilates
After Raven Ross's viral comments, it’s clear the wellness world still struggles with inclusion. But good health and vitality aren’t meant to be exclusive.
Health and Wellness
Sep 16, 2025
Exclusive: Queen Latifah On The Surprising Way She Found Out She Was In Menopause—‘It Was A Little Shocking’
She's helping launch WeightWatchers for Menopause, a new program offering more than just help with stubborn weight loss, but also support and community.