Food & Drinks
Nov 3, 2025
Family, Faith, and Flavor: Karen Clark-Sheard and Kierra Sheard-Kelly Share Their Holiday Recipe for Grace
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News
The Michael Brown Tragedy
Eighteen-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson on August 9. In the three months that followed, the Ferguson community and protestors across the nation took to the streets to demand justice for the Black boy who died with, as many eyewitnesses have pointed out, his hands up. Follow all of ESSENCE's coverage of the heartbreaking tragedy here.
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Entertainment
Oct 22, 2025
Ciara’s Level Up Radio Season Two Is Here And Essence Is Coming With Her.
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Entertainment
Oct 18, 2025
Lady London Opens Up In ‘ALWAYS, LADY LONDON,’ Her Most Personal Chapter Yet
Backed by MACRO Television Studios, the rising star shows what it means to balance her and her healing in real time.
Celebrity
Dec 12, 2014
What Will the Holidays Be Like for the Families of Mike Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice?
This holiday season may tough for the families of Mike Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice.
News
Dec 16, 2014
New Bill Would Require Justice Department to Track Police Killings
The proposed law would require police officers to report any killings that happened in their custody to the Department of Justice
News
Dec 8, 2014
A Heartbroken Ferguson Activist Says 'Our Community is Traumatized'
Five Missouri activists gathered at a lunch in New York City on Mondya to talk about their experiences fighting for justice in the months following the murder of Michael Brown
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Money & Career
Nov 10, 2025
From ‘Invisible’ To Unshakable: How One Black Woman Turned Exclusion Into Her Superpower
Tiffany R. Warren turned years of being the “only one in the room” into a movement that’s redefining what inclusion looks like in corporate America.
Money & Career
Nov 10, 2025
From Slavery To $50 Billion: The Untold Story Of The Black Family Who Built America's Landmarks
Cheryl McKissack Daniel on carrying forward 120 years of Black excellence and why her family's legacy belongs in every conversation about the American Dream.
Lifestyle
Nov 10, 2025
Chef Keem Hughley Brings His Signature Flavor To REALM, D.C.’s New Seychelles-Inspired Rooftop
Known for transforming dining into storytelling, the beloved D.C. chef infuses REALM with island-inspired flavor and effortless hospitality.
Money & Career
Nov 7, 2025
Traditional Money Advice Isn’t Made For Everyone—So SoFi Created A New Role To Fix It
As financial inequality widens, Vivian Tu, SoFi’s new Chief of Financial Empowerment is tackling the systemic gaps traditional advice ignores.
Money & Career
Nov 6, 2025
Meet The Black Founder Turning Cannabis Accessories Into Luxury Home Décor
With Jé Fume, Victoria Gray proves that cannabis accessories can be as stylish and intentional as any piece of home décor.
Beauty
Nov 6, 2025
The Retail Roadmap: How Black Beauty Founders Are Getting Their Products On Ulta Shelves
Breaking into beauty retail is no easy feat. But these Black founders are proving it’s more than possible with the right strategy and support.
News
Nov 5, 2025
Mary Sheffield Makes History As Detroit’s First Black Woman Mayor
After more than 200 years and 75 mayors, Detroit finally has its first woman — and first Black woman — at the helm.
Money & Career
Nov 5, 2025
The Corporate Ladder Is Dead. Here’s Why Gen Z Is Ditching Traditional Jobs For Freedom And Flexibility
Forget climbing the ladder. Today’s young professionals are building their own platforms for financial freedom.
Culture
Nov 4, 2025
Made For More: Tems Is Building A Blueprint For The Next Generation Of African Women In Music
The Grammy-winning artist opens up about her Hennessy partnership, her Leading Vibe Initiative, and her mission to empower the next generation of women in music.