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Roots and Recipes: Toya and Reginae Cook Up New Orleans Classics
Toya and Reginae celebrate Black History Month with authentic New Orleans recipes passed down through their family.

Tia Mowry Shows How Cooking Together Creates a Safe Space for Tough Conversations
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How To: Lose Weight by Eating Superfoods
A nutritional researcher on five foods that will help you lose five pounds.

How To: Get To Happy
Valorie Burton encourages you to discover what lifts your spirit so you can create happiness every day.

How To: Find a Good Dermatoligist
For years we’ve been seeking out the advice of the best doctors in the field. Here are the derms we’ve given our ESSENCE stamp of approval.
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For These Black Women, Planning For Death Is The Ultimate Act Of Care
How conversations with friends and family are helping more Black women prepare wills, trusts, and funeral plans long before a crisis hits.

Feel Like You’re Sending Your Resume Into The Abyss? You’re Not Alone—Try These Moves
With thousands of applicants competing for the same roles, experts say job seekers may need to rethink how they apply.

In D.C., Black Workers Are Losing Jobs At The Highest Rates
New data shows D.C. led the country in unemployment, with Black residents nearly three times as likely to be jobless as white workers.

New Exhibit Centers Historic Tuskegee University Chapel Building, Honoring Legacy of Black Architects
A new exhibit at the National Building Museum explores Tuskegee University’s architectural legacy, from Robert R. Taylor to a historic chapel redesign.


Not So Fast! Ask These 5 Questions Before Signing Any Job Offer In 2026
Before accepting a new role in today’s competitive job market, make sure these five key questions are answered.

Hannah Bronfman Says She Had To Unlearn Being “Liked” To Succeed In Business
The founder opens up about motherhood, boundaries, and the mindset shift that changed how she navigates business and wellness.

Run Me My Money: A Survival Guide For Black Women Entrepreneurs Dealing With Non-Paying Clients
An unpaid invoice can threaten an entire business. Here’s how entrepreneurs can protect their contracts, cash flow, and peace of mind before it happens.

Black Wealth Watch: Paramount Buys Tyler Perry’s BET+ Stake, Michael B. Jordan’s Agency Goes Independent, Keith Lee Backs Brooklyn Dumpling Shop
This week in Black business: a shift in media ownership, a return to independence, and a creator turning influence into equity.




