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On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, Here’s What 3 Black Women Want You To Remember
July 10 is not “equal” for all women, with Black women and Latinas facing an even bigger pay gap than women overall.

What's At Stake

Election Day: Make Your Voice Heard at #ESSENCEVotes
Join ESSENCE.com’s Election Day coverage by sharing your photos and thoughts.

Celebrities on the Campaign Trail
See how these stars have rallied around the President in the run up to Election Day.

Obama vs. Romney, Round 2: Your Take on the Debate
For their second presidential debate, President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney squared off on the vital issues affecting the American people this election. Check out how our Twitter community reacted to the event.
Keeping Up With The Obamas

Obama Watch: Latest Photos
We follow the President with our photo gallery. It’s your guide to everything Obama!

Michelle Obama: Out and About
ESSENCE.com follows the First Lady with our Michelle Obama Daily diary photo blog. It’s your guide to everything Mrs. O.

Best New Music This Week: Ella Mai Keeps It “100,” A$AP Rocky Drops “Don’t Be Dumb,” Wale, And More
Today’s list also includes a collaboration between Wizkid and Asake titled “Jogodo,” and Gogo Morrow’s “Hard To Live.”
Hot-Button Topics

Celebs React to Obama's Re-Election
See what the stars had to say about Obama’s historic win.

Meet 6 Black Women Voting for Mitt Romney
ESSENCE News Editor Wendy L. Wilson catches up with a few Republican sisters to find out why they’re rooting for Romney to beat President Obama this November.

Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Your Take on the Debate
The candidates discussed foreign policy and America’s place in the world; see how our Twitter community reacted.
Best of the DNC

See President Obama's DNC Address in Full
“I’m no longer just a candidate. I’m the president,” said Obama.

ESScent Of The Week: Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa 91 Is Giving Delina—Without The Delina Price
The brand’s newest perfume mist breaks from its signature sweetness with a fresh, wearable rose that actually lasts.

Bridal Bliss: NyAsia And Noah Celebrated Their New Orleans Nuptials With A String Quartet And A Second Line
Ten years after meeting at SXSW and learning of their shared love of music, the two said “I do” surrounded by music in the French Quarter.
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All That TikTok Time? It Helped Users Save Over $400 In 2025
A new report reveals how finance content on TikTok helped users save hundreds in 2025.

These Sisters Are Reclaiming Their Great-Great-Grandfather’s Land Once Taken From Black Families in Maryland
Through business, activism, and community building, the Gasaway sisters are reclaiming stolen land in Montgomery County and honoring the legacy of their great-great-grandfather, William Dove.

Elon Musk’s X Is A Misinformation Machine—And Black Women Saw It Coming
For years, Black women have sounded the alarm about digital manipulation. X’s new policies prove how right they were.

25 Best Black Culture Moments of 2025: ESSENCE Staff Picks
Our staffers share their unforgettable events, people and “WTF?” moments in this one-of-a-kind year in review.

Are We Romanticizing Entrepreneurship? Black Women Get Real About The Pressure Of Being A Boss
Four founders share the emotional, financial, and mental realities behind building a business in today’s economy.

This South Side Chicagoan Became CNN’s 2025 Hero Of The Year By Growing Jobs Through Gardening
Through his nonprofit Southside Blooms, Quilen Blackwell is turning empty land into flower farms and giving young people a path to paid work and purpose.

How AI Is Changing Consumer Confidence—And Why Furniture Retail Is Leading The Shift
How Furniture.com is using AI to ease decision fatigue and rebuild trust for shoppers navigating big purchases.

Reclaim, Rebuild, Rise: A Black Woman’s Guide To Starting A Business In 2026
With job instability rising, more Black women are turning to entrepreneurship to reclaim agency and build wealth. This roadmap walks you from idea to launch before the new year.

This Week in News: Nationally Beloved Park Ranger Passes, Trump Ignores Congressional Processes and TikTok is Here to Stay
Ahead of the Christmas holiday for millions of Americans across the country, major headlines break.





