Burnout, job insecurity, and stalled advancement are hitting Black women in leadership the hardest. But are we even surprised?
As economic pressure mounted and institutional support wavered, Black entrepreneurs kept building anyway.
From billion-dollar wins to messy legal battles, these were the celebrity money moves everyone watched.
Ownership, touring, and timing turned Beyoncé’s career into a billion-dollar business built entirely on her own terms.
A new report reveals how finance content on TikTok helped users save hundreds in 2025.
Through business, activism, and community building, the Gasaway sisters are reclaiming stolen land in Montgomery County and honoring the legacy of their great-great-grandfather, William Dove.
For years, Black women have sounded the alarm about digital manipulation. X’s new policies prove how right they were.
Four founders share the emotional, financial, and mental realities behind building a business in today’s economy.
Through his nonprofit Southside Blooms, Quilen Blackwell is turning empty land into flower farms and giving young people a path to paid work and purpose.
July 10 is not “equal” for all women, with Black women and Latinas facing an even bigger pay gap than women overall.
As part of the “Black Women in…” series, this prestigious event underscored ESSENCE’s commitment to highlighting and applauding the monumental contributions of Black women pioneers.
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The proposed merger hasn’t closed yet, but its implications for DEI, Black-led projects, and access in Hollywood are already coming into focus.
Behind the matching pajamas and curated feeds is a cycle of pressure, spending, and stress many of us feel every season.
WeLoveUs.Shop partner Tea Please turns rich, dessert flavors into loose-leaf teas that let you indulge with less sugar and more intention.
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Patrice Chappelle and son Bron are filling a long-overlooked gap in the beauty industry, while creating clean, natural products.
Chinenyem Nwadiugwu is helping women transform skincare routines into mindful moments that nourish the spirit.
From billion-dollar empires to history-making tours, these are the Black women who generated the biggest earnings in entertainment this year.
Founder Ashley Sutton's Hustle & Hope is a stationery brand merging intention, motivation, and real-life guidance.
