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Apr 22, 2025
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ESSENCE's Year in Review 2014
This year had its fair share of highs and lows, let's take a look back at the most memorable moments of 2014.
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Entertainment
Apr 22, 2025
‘Sinners’ Star Wunmi Mosaku On Ryan Coogler, The Beauty Of Blues Music, And Michael B. Jordan’s Shifting Energy
The actress talks to ESSENCE about why this box office sensation felt different from the very first page. “I’ve never read a script where I loved every single character.”
Celebrity
Dec 1, 2014
25 Reasons We Loved Being Black Women in 2014
Everywhere we looked in 2014, sisters were charting their own successful paths and reminding us that nothing can get in our way when we’re determined to reach the top.
Celebrity
Dec 8, 2014
The Sexiest Man Of 2014 Is…Omari Hardwick
When the time came to decide which celeb heartthrob deserved this honor, only one brother came to mind. In 2014, Power star Omari Hardwick ruled our TV screens and our hearts, each time leaving us wanting more. Let’s look back at his sexiest year ever!
Love & Sex
Dec 16, 2014
Meet The Newlyweds
Ever wonder how past Just Engaged couples’ wedding days turned out? We did too, so we checked in with those who tied the knot in 2014 for a look inside their big days.
Highlights from 2013
Weddings
Dec 4, 2013
ESSENCE's 2013 Bridal Bliss Awards
We’re celebrating Black love with a tribute to the most spectacular wedding moments of the year. We rounded up the sweetest kisses, most romantic gowns and stunning details ever. See which weddings made our list!
Parenting
Dec 10, 2013
The Year in Celebrity Moms
Whether it was Tamar Braxton, Halle Berry, Monica and Phaedra Parks welcoming babies or Kerry Washington and Vanessa Simmons announcing they were expecting, here’s a look back at how celeb moms spent the past year.
Celebrity
Dec 9, 2013
Eye Candy: ESSENCE's Sexiest Man of the Year
Of course you saw this one coming. Gorgeous Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom star Idris Elba has always reigned supreme as the Black woman’s ultimate crush, so it’s only right that we pay tribute to his all-around greatness like only ESSENCE can.
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News
Apr 8, 2025
Angela Rye, Tamika Mallory & More Lead 'State Of The People Power Tour': "We Can’t Keep Centering Whiteness In Black Advancement"
The 10-city tour which will kick off in Atlanta on April 26th brings together 50+ organizations, local leaders and activists to advance a “national Black agenda.”
News
Apr 8, 2025
Did You Know That April Is International Black Women's History Month?
Meet Sha Battle, the woman behind the movement to create this holiday, which the Virginia state House and Senate and just passed.
Money & Career
Apr 8, 2025
Why More Black Women Should Look Into Fractional Leadership
From flexibility to financial freedom, fractional leadership offers a powerful new lane for Black women rewriting the rules of success.
Hometown Hero
Apr 7, 2025
From Big Chop To Big Impact
Dermatologist Camille Howard-Verović’s Girl + Hair line helps Black women embrace their tresses in all their glory—and features products designed with natural strands in mind.
News
Apr 7, 2025
On The Radar: References To Harriet Tubman Removed From National Park Service Webpage, Protests Against Trump’s Policies, Deadly Southern Storms & More
From the controversy over Harriet Tubman’s removal from the Underground Railroad webpage to nationwide pushback against federal policies, deadly storms and more, here's what on the radar this week.
Sports
Apr 7, 2025
NBA Star Jayson Tatum Is Investing in His Hometown Of St. Louis With $2M Homeownership Initiative
Through a partnership with SoFi, the Celtics star is helping nearly 100 St. Louis families move from renting to owning.
Beauty
Apr 4, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Topicals Founder Tells All About New Holding Company & Bread Beauty Supply Acquisition
Topicals Founder Olamide Olowe, President Sochi Mbadugha, and Bread Founder Maeva Heim open up exclusively to ESSENCE about this exciting new chapter.
News
Apr 4, 2025
"I’m Not Here To Say I Told You So": Kamala Harris Urges Courage, Sisterhood At Women’s Summit
At the Leading Women Defined Summit in Californa, the former Vice President called for unity and resilience in the face of uncertain times.
Money & Career
Apr 3, 2025
The New Rules Of Investing: Why Real Estate Might Not Be The Move Anymore
Despite it long being a wealth-building tool, the real estate landscape has changed.