Black History Month
For Black History Month, ESSENCE celebrates the accomplishments made by those in the past, as well as those paving the way for the future.
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Facebook Honors Black History Month With Its ‘Lift Every Voice’ Content Series
The original series kicked off with a rendition of the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” sung by…
One Year Later: Wakanda Forever, On Screen And In Real Life
Now more than ever, it’s clear that Black people have buying power and we should collectively use it to transform…
I Took A Katherine Dunham–Technique Dance Class And Learned About The Iconic Black Dancer’s Genius
I Took A Katherine Dunham-Technique Dance Class And Learned About The Iconic Black Dancer’s Genius
How The Haitian Pilon Kept Me Connected
Growing up, Sundays always sounded like church and smelled like food. When I lived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, it sounded like…
On The Meaning Of ‘Race Riot’
Race riots were not interracial struggles but were coordinated acts against the possibility of Black survival. In 2019, it is…
Black History Legacy: The Black Woman Who Reigned Supreme In 19th-Century New Orleans
Beyond her spellbinding beauty, Voodoo queen Marie Laveau exerted power, resistance and compassion in the era of slavery.
The Langston Hughes Family Museum Gives Insight On Carrying Traditions Forward
Museum founder and cousin of Langston Hughes, Marjol Collet, talks about her dedication to preserving her family history while teaching…
Black History Legacy: Honoring The Black Women Who Birthed Our Movements
Naming the Black women who have given birth to the movements that are so vital to social justice and our…
Cultural Icon Apollo Theater Sets New Goals As It Celebrates Its 85th Anniversary
CEO and President Jonelle Procope talks legacy, commitment and community roots for Harlem’s theater.
Black History Now: How Topeka K. Sam Is Carrying On Harriet Tubman’s Legacy
As a formerly incarcerated woman, Topeka K. Sam is confronting a system that disenfranchised her and millions of others.