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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.

A New Chapter Begins At The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
This year’s landmark season marks Alicia Graf Mack’s vision for the company’s future. “I’m fully aware of what this role carries,” she says.
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.

5 Things To Know About Jordyn Woods' New Fiancé, NBA Star Karl-Anthony Towns
After five years of dating, the Knicks star popped the question. Here are a few things you may not know about the 7’0″ baller who stole Woods’ heart.

How To Master Your Winter Skincare Routine, According To A Dermatologist
From best ingredients to skin hydration, Dr. Rosemarie Ingleton offers expert guidance on building your winter skincare routine.
More Stories

Who Really Won 2025? The Top-Earning Black Women In Entertainment This Year
From billion-dollar empires to history-making tours, these are the Black women who generated the biggest earnings in entertainment this year.

This Week In News: Supreme Court Shifts Power in Texas, Trump’s Citizenship Case Advances, and DEI Rollbacks Grow
From newly approved congressional maps in Texas to major changes in national park access and immigration enforcement, here are the biggest political, legal, and cultural stories shaping the week.

WeLoveUs.Shop Partner Hustle & Hope Transforms Greeting Cards Into Goal-Getting Tools
Founder Ashley Sutton's Hustle & Hope is a stationery brand merging intention, motivation, and real-life guidance.

Meet The 7 Black Women Running For Senate In 2026 — And Why This Year Could Make History
Next year’s elections could reshape representation in Congress and set a new milestone in U.S. political history.

The Supreme Court Is Deciding On A Case About Executions Of Offenders With Disabilities. It Could Have Ramifications For All Of Us
A Supreme Court case on executing offenders with intellectual disabilities could reshape what “cruel and unusual punishment” means for everyone.

Dear Black Students: University of Alabama’s Latest Suspension Says Enough With Black Culture And Excellence
The Trump Administration's guidelines on DEI programs and use of federal funds leads the university to suspend Black and women student-run magazines.

WeLoveUs.Shop Partner NaturAll Is Elevating Everyday Ingredients Into Must-Have Haircare
How one founder turned kitchen experiments into a clean-beauty movement centered on natural ingredients and community.

How Hurricane Katrina Sparked A Career In Engineering And An Inspiring Children’s Book Series
Engineer-turned-writer and WeLoveUs.Shop partner Courtney Kelly is using her children's books to inspire the next generation of STEM-focused professionals.

The Absurdity And Quiet Respectability Politics In USDOT’s Push To Make Travelers ‘Dress With Respect’
Telling travelers to “dress with respect” won’t fix in-flight behavior — but it could deepen the biases Black passengers already face.





