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The Trayvon Martin Story
The case of a teenager whose life was cut short when he met George Zimmerman one tragic night.
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If Not For My Girls
Oct 16, 2025
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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Remembering Trayvon Martin
News
Jul 17, 2013
PHOTOS: ESSENCE's #HeIsNotASuspect Campaign
In response to the Trayvon Martin tragedy, ESSENCE invited women to post a photo of themselves with a young Black man they care about and tell us what makes him wonderful.
Celebrity
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EXCLUSIVE: Trayvon Martin's Mother Wants 'Justice' in 2013
Sybrina Fulton reflects on 2012 and her tragic loss.
News
Jul 13, 2013
Zimmerman Verdict: Demonstrators React Across the Nation
Following the controversial verdict on Saturday evening, people took to the streets. See the pictures now.
News
Jul 15, 2013
Reflecting on the George Zimmerman Verdict
One reader shares her thoughts on Zimmerman’s acquittal.
News
Jul 14, 2013
Obama Issues Statement on Trayvon Martin Verdict
President Obama asks the nation to honor Trayvon Martin a day after George Zimmerman was acquitted of his murder.
News
Jul 16, 2013
Scared for Our Boys? Join Our #HeIsNotASuspect Campaign Now
Share a photo of you and a young Black man you care about now.
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Nov 20, 2025
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: No Thanksgiving Plans? Here’s Where To Spend The Long Weekend
Check out these five last-minute-friendly trips for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
Lifestyle
Nov 19, 2025
Mood-Boosting Foods To Fill Your Plate With This Season
These foods can help chase away the fall and winter blues while nourishing your body.
Travel
Nov 18, 2025
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: 5 Unexpected Places Where Black Women Can Actually Feel At Peace
Here are five unexpected solo escapes where I experienced serenity as a Black woman, and you can too.
Lifestyle
Nov 18, 2025
Angel Bryant Follows In Mom Gizelle's Footsteps, Pledges AKA At Spelman College
The twin represents three generations of her family in Divine Nine organizations, and mom and dad are beyond proud.
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Nov 18, 2025
Let's Toast: Sorrel Gets A Sparkling Makeover In This Bold New Wine
Crafted by Guyanese American wine and spirits vet Colwin Chester, sorrel-inspired ACCA Roselë is a Caribbean toast to heritage, innovation, and spirit.
Lifestyle
Nov 18, 2025
This Black-Owned Puberty Care Brand Is Now In Ulta—And It’s Changing How Tweens Learn About Periods
From winning Pharrell’s Black Ambition prize to landing in 350 Ulta stores, Scarlet by RedDrop is leading a new era of puberty care designed for tweens.
Travel
Nov 17, 2025
Expat Diaries: Black Women On What It's Like To Start Over — In South Africa
From Joburg to Cape Town, Black women are moving to South Africa to find peace, love and themselves.
Lifestyle
Nov 17, 2025
Porsha Williams Seen Out With Her New Lady Love Interest
“For my fans and my supporters, just know that I'm being taken care of and I'm happy," the star peach-holder said.
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Nov 17, 2025
Tennis Pros Naomi Osaka And Taylor Townsend Took A Much-Needed Island Momcation Together
The duo we didn't know we needed! The mamas finally got their beach vacay idea out of the group chat and it looked like a blast.