Lifestyle
Mar 25, 2025
Polyamory And Parenthood: Does It Affect The Kids?
We spoke with experts and a married mother of four practicing polyamory, who explain that healthy communication prevents confusion for children.
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Lifestyle
Mar 25, 2025
Future’s Daughter, Londyn, Had The Most Lavish 16th Birthday Bash
For her Sweet 16 birthday bash, the 16-year-old had performances from Travis Scott, Sexyy Red, and Mariah The Scientist.
Lifestyle
Mar 24, 2025
Toni Braxton’s Son, Denim Braxton-Lewis, Is A College Graduate!
The 23-year-old graduated from the Fashion Institute Of Merchandising And Design after initially studying sports management.
Lifestyle
Mar 24, 2025
Jess Hilarious Highlights A Lack Of Support For New Mothers Returning To Work
Mothers returning from maternity leave often face little understanding and grace in the workplace. We spoke with two who know this struggle firsthand.
Lifestyle
Mar 24, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Tamar Braxton Says Cooking With Her Mom Healed Their Relationship
The singer shares details of her cooking show, premiering on March 26, and how spending time in the kitchen is a positive outlet.
Lifestyle
Mar 21, 2025
Meet Rebel! Queen Latifah Celebrated Her 55th Birthday With Her Son And Partner
The rapper and actress attended an LA Lakers game alongside her five-year-old son Rebel and longtime partner Eboni.
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Lifestyle
Feb 5, 2025
Melanie Fiona, Codie Elaine Oliver And 'The Mama's Den' Podcast On Balance, Boundaries And Parenting In The Trump Era
The hosts, including Felicia LaTour and Ashley Chea, speak on creating community with their popular platform and why it’s so important for Black mothers.
Lifestyle
Oct 10, 2024
Mamas At Work: Raven Goodwin Filmed FX's 'Grotesquerie' At 'Eight, Nine Months Pregnant'
The actress speaks on her new hit horror series, going on maternity leave while filming, and doing dope ‘Black girl sh-t’ as self-care.
Black Celeb Couples
Apr 17, 2024
Exclusive: Ashanti And Nelly Are Expecting — And Engaged!
The Grammy-winning singer talks to ESSENCE about expecting her first child with longtime love Nelly, who is officially her fiancé.
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Feb 19, 2025
Jalen Hurts’ Mom Supports Her Son With Philadelphia Eagles Gear And Victory Dance
Pamela Hurts has an extra pep in her step since her quarterback son was named Super Bowl MVP, and she wants everyone to know it.
Lifestyle
Feb 17, 2025
LeToya Luckett Responds To Pregnancy Questions: 'I Can't Have Anymore Kids'
The newlywed asked "with love" that people stop assuming women are pregnant because their stomachs aren't flat.
Lifestyle
Feb 14, 2025
Exclusive: 'Insecure' And 'Another Happy Day' Star Jean Elie And Wife Randall Are Having A Baby!
Elie, who played Ahmal, Issa Dee's sharp-tongued brother on the series, is expecting his first child with his wife. The couple wed in 2023.
Lifestyle
Feb 13, 2025
Mamas At Work: Since Having Her Son, Taylor Townsend Is Playing Her Best Tennis Yet - 'I've Had A Resurgence'
The two-time Doubles Grand Slam champion on going from not wanting kids to finding out she was pregnant, her remedy for mom guilt, and being an inspiration to women on the court and off.
Lifestyle
Feb 13, 2025
Michael B. Jordan Says He’s Not Ready To Have Kids Anytime Soon
The 38-year-old actor said he's holding off on creating a family of his own because he wants to give fatherhood the attention it deserves.
Lifestyle
Feb 11, 2025
Inside North Carolina’s First Black-Owned Postpartum Retreat
The Ziva Postpartum Retreat is the third Black-owned overnight postpartum retreat in the United States to open in Uptown Charlotte.
Lifestyle
Feb 10, 2025
Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, And Rumi Were The Perfect Trio At The 2025 Super Bowl
The music icon and entrepreneur attended the 2025 Super Bowl with his two daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, for a second year.
Lifestyle
Feb 10, 2025
Exclusive: Pregnant Serayah Calls It A 'Blessing' To Be Expecting Baby With Partner Joey Bada$$
The star opens up about her excitement for motherhood, starting a family with the rapper, and how her child is already inspiring her.
Lifestyle
Feb 7, 2025
Sweet Photos Of Chris Rock And His Daughters Over The Years
The actor and comedian prides himself on being there as often as possible for his two daughters, Lola and Zahra, even now as grown women.