Juneteenth
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From food and music festivals to enjoying Black art history, there are many very Black things to do in cities around the U.S. in honor of the holiday.
Holidays
Black Girl Magic Awards 2016
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Hair
Dec 8, 2016
10 Black Girl Magic Hair Moments That Made 2016 Extra Epic
More and more of the celebrities we admire are celebrating their beauty, and blessing popular events with their melanin and natural hair textures.
Hair
Dec 21, 2016
Why YouTuber and Wig Maker Peakmill Is The Top Beauty Boss Of 2016
The social media savvy hair and makeup maven shares her story about rising to the top.
Awards & Events
Dec 10, 2025
Beyoncé Returns To The Met Gala As Chair After 10-Year Hiatus
The global superstar will chair the event alongside Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman.
Best In Fashion
Celebrity
Oct 12, 2016
Michelle Obama's Most Fashionable Moments of 2016
First Lady Michelle Obama is one of the most fashionable first ladies the White House has ever seen and we have the receipts to prove it. She’s been slaying since the beginning but her looks for 2016 continue to raise the bar. Take a look at her best style moments of the year, so far.
Celebrity
Jan 26, 2017
Definitive Proof That Yara Shahidi is a True Style Star
It’s official — 2016 was the year of Yara Shahidi. The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood honoree stole hearts on and off the screen, and definitely made her mark. On top of being talented, brilliant and beautiful, Shahidi never slipped up when it came to style. Dynamic prints, sleek silhouettes and fun textures were the name of the game and we’re in awe to say the least. Here are all of the receipts that prove Yara Shahidi had the juice when it came to style this year.
Celebrity
Dec 8, 2016
Nicki Minaj's Most Stylish Instagrams of the Year
We’re taking a look at Minaj’s year in style as told by her fierce, fabulous and fearlessly chic Instagram pictures.
Best Of 2016
Culture
Nov 15, 2016
Who Run The World? Black Women Showrunners, Of Course
Black women are integral to the television industry – whether audiences know it or not.
Politics
Nov 10, 2016
Here Are Four Women Of Color Who Made History On Election Night
2016 has been an amazing year for women of color across all industries and politics is no exception.
Celebrity
Dec 15, 2016
Black Girl Magic: Yara Shahidi Took The Best Natural Hair Selfies This Year
Not only did the “Blackish” star serve her best fashion game; she also made the most of her beautiful curls.
Best In Black Love
Black Celeb Couples
Dec 12, 2016
12 Moments Black Love Reigned Supreme In 2016
Black love had a moment in 2016. From Magic and Cookie to Barack and Michelle, here are the absolute sweetest celebrity love moments of the year!
Black Celeb Couples
Dec 1, 2016
The 13 Famous Couples Who Tied The Knot In 2016
These celebrity couples took their love stories to the next level this year. Congrats!
Weddings
Dec 22, 2016
And the ESSENCE 2016 Bridal Bliss Awards Winners Are…
It’s that time of year again where we salute our favorite Black wedding moments. Sit back, relax and feel the love!
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Black Man Sets Scuba Diving World Record
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20 Of Our Favorite Photos Of Denzel And Pauletta Washington Through The Years
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A Taste Of The Past: Chef Shorne Benjamin Is Celebrating Caribbean Flavors He Grew Up On By Modernizing Them
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The Black Wine History You Should Know Before Your Next Glass
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