Food & Drinks
Feb 11, 2026
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.
News
ESSENCE Debates Now
For this very special and timely video series, ESSENCE brought together some of the most interesting thought leaders and activists to discuss the current #BlackLivesMatter movement.
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Food & Drinks
Dec 8, 2025
Tia Mowry Shows How Cooking Together Creates a Safe Space for Tough Conversations
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If Not For My Girls
Nov 28, 2025
If Not For My Girls: A Coca-Cola® Holiday Moment With Sisterhood at the Center
For this special ‘If Not For My Girls’ with Coca-Cola, the cast comes together for a Friendsmas full of warm memories, cultural flavors, and traditions that feel like home.
Videos
Aug 12, 2015
F. Gary Gray Dishes on the Making of 'Straight Outta Compton'
‘Straight Outta Compton’ director F. Gary Gray opens up about deleted scenes, pivotal moments and the possibility of a releasing a director’s cut version of the film.
Videos
Aug 12, 2015
'Straight Outta Compton' Cast & Director on How NWA Made History
From dealing with the FBI to everyday encounters with the LAPD police, ‘Straight Outta Compton’ director F. Gary Gray and actors Jason Mitchell and Corey Hawkins talk the importance of NWA making the decision to speak up.
Videos
Jul 29, 2015
Is the Black Lives Matter Movement the Civil Rights Movement of Our Generation?
During a special ESSENCE Debates at our 2015 ESSENCE Festival, Rev. Al Sharpton and Devon Franklin compare—and contrast—the racial climate, now and then.
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News
Apr 30, 2015
7 Lessons Learned from Special Episode of 'ESSENCE Debates Now'
David Banner, DeRay McKesson, Keke Palmer and more joined us for a special episode of ESSENCE Debates Now where we discussed the protests in Baltimore and asked: Where do we go from here? Here are the lessons we learned from our guests and from the protesters responding to the death of Freddie Gray.
Videos
Apr 30, 2015
Talking Good Cops and Bad Cops
Rapper David Banner and former Orange, New Jersey mayor Eldrige Hawkins, Jr. debate on police responsibility and the reality of good and bad cops.
Videos
May 1, 2015
Is Rioting the Answer?
Is rioting the answer? David Banner and Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. explore the many causes and effects of the unrest in Baltimore.
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Money & Career
Mar 4, 2026
Losing Your Job Is One Thing. Losing Yourself Is Another. Here’s How To Pick Yourself Back Up And Move Forward
As layoffs rise and hit Black women hardest, “fail forward” coach Kamika Dillard shares how to rebuild your confidence, career, and sense of self.
Lifestyle
Mar 3, 2026
For James Beard Award–Winning Chef JJ Johnson, Success Was Never About Shrinking. And His Career Proves It
Ahead of the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, the chef talks culture, community, and building a brand rooted in the diaspora.
Money & Career
Mar 3, 2026
Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Files For Bankruptcy Amid Nearly $1.4 Million In Debt
The entrepreneur and ‘RHOA’ cast member is seeking Chapter 11 protection as her vegan burger chain navigates mounting debt and restructuring.
Money & Career
Mar 3, 2026
Uncle Nearest Founders Face Questions Over $20M In New Court Filing
New filings raise questions about financial transfers tied to the Black-owned whiskey brand’s ongoing dispute with its lender.
Fashion
Mar 2, 2026
Hanifa Hits Pause After Pre-Order Backlash And Fulfillment Struggles
Founder Anifa Mvuemba says the brand will stop restocking as it recalibrates operations months after customer complaints over delayed pre-orders.
Money & Career
Mar 2, 2026
Gyrl Wonder's Inaugural Women Of Impact Gala Will Honor Gayle King, Danessa Myricks And Asia Milia Ware
The nonprofit celebrates over a decade of building career pathways for young women of color with a night honoring leaders across media and beauty.
News
Mar 2, 2026
This Week in News: Supreme Court Ruling, Racist Professor, Travel Alerts & Selma
From courtrooms to classrooms to international travel, this week’s headlines spotlight legal rulings, racist remarks, safety alerts, and the legacy of a Selma civil rights hero.
Money & Career
Mar 2, 2026
Experience Isn’t Enough Anymore—Here’s What Employers Actually Want In 2026
As the job market tightens, new data shows recruiters are prioritizing skills and AI literacy over traditional resumes.
Money & Career
Feb 28, 2026
Netflix Backs Out Of Warner Bros. Deal, Clearing The Path For Paramount’s Controversial Takeover
As Netflix steps aside, Paramount Skydance moves closer to acquiring Warner Bros.—a deal already raising concerns about consolidation, layoffs, and DEI rollbacks.