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Family, Faith, and Flavor: Karen Clark-Sheard and Kierra Sheard-Kelly Share Their Holiday Recipe for Grace
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Empower U.: Style & Beauty
Learn ways to get your glam on—and see the live experience at ESSENCE Festival this July 4th weekend.
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If Not For My Girls
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The OMG Girlz Are Back: Sisterhood, Sound, and Coca-Cola® Power 'The Name Stays Tour'
The OMG Girlz return to the stage with Coca-Cola® as the official sponsor of The Name Stays Tour—a full-circle moment celebrating friendship, growth, and the joy of performing again.
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How to Apply Summer Makeup
Makeup artist Frank Guyton shares the right techniques for wearing makeup in summer heat.
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Food & Drinks
Nov 27, 2025
Black-Owned Gifts For Your Favorite Foodies
For the foodies in your life, these Black-owned snacks, drinks, and treats make the perfect holiday gifts for every palate.
Business
Nov 26, 2025
WeLoveUs.Shop Partner RVL Wellness Co. Helps Black Women Cultivate Peace, One Puzzle At A Time
Brittny Horne turned a childhood love of puzzles into a wellness movement. You can find her vibrant puzzles at WeLoveUs.Shop, powered by ESSENCE.
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Nov 25, 2025
I Tried Miami's Most Talked-About Biohacking Wellness Center — Here's What Actually Boosted My Productivity At Work
A day at Centner Wellness showed me which biohacks are worth the hype — and which ones can transform how you show up at work.
Parenting
Nov 25, 2025
ESSENCE EXCLUSIVE: Inside The Chicago Community Rallying For Justice After Vicious Attack On Black Mom And Son
Our Chi-Town reporter, and fellow mom, takes a deep dive into gut-wrenching crisis where children are both perpetrators and victims.
Lifestyle
Nov 24, 2025
What’s Happening With Miss Jamaica? New Health Update Released After Shocking Fall Sent Her To The ICU
The 28-year-old ophthalmologist and non-profit founder took a scary tumble during an evening gown round at the Miss Universe show in Thailand.
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Nov 21, 2025
Living Your Best (Love) Life: Black Singles Say They Want Peace, Not Situationships
Gen Zers are dating more intentionally and seeking clarity before catching feelings—this, according to nine key findings from a new BLK report.
Lifestyle
Nov 21, 2025
Exclusive: Yvette Nicole Brown On The Emotional Weight—And Sacred Work—Of Being A Caregiver
The actress talks to ESSENCE about being a Black woman with a public career, carrying the intimate, invisible labor many shoulder of caring for a parent with dementia.
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Nov 20, 2025
Cardi B Debuts Baby No. 4 With Boyfriend Stefon Diggs
The star gave fans a sneak peek of her newest edition, decked out in an adorable Patriots ensemble, in a carousel of Instagram pictures.
Lifestyle
Nov 20, 2025
From Powerhouse Vocals To Powerful Flavors: Tamela Mann Just Dropped A Seasoning Line In Time For The Holidays
The star and home cook dishes on her lineup of four seasonings—from All Things Blackened to Just For Pie—created to help you throw down on Thanksgiving and beyond.