
Go To Bed, Friend: What Sleep Deprivation Is Really Costing Black Women At Work And With Money
In a culture that glorifies burnout, research reveals how chronic sleep deprivation impacts career performance, money choices, and financial stability.

In a culture that glorifies burnout, research reveals how chronic sleep deprivation impacts career performance, money choices, and financial stability.

Professors across the country say more Gen Z students are struggling with basic reading skills once expected at the college level.

After nearly 30 years at Walmart, the retail power player takes over as CEO of Sam’s Club.

The multihyphenate opens up about protecting her time as her career continues to expand.

As massive data centers move into residential neighborhoods, Black communities are questioning the environmental, economic, and energy costs of AI’s rapid expansion.

As debate over AI’s role in music intensifies, the Wu-Tang Clan co-founder explains why he sees the technology as a creative assistant—not a threat.

ChatGPT is here to assist you in igniting ideas, formulate strategies, and navigate the creative economy terrain to generate income online.

As we continue to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it's important to spotlight his admonishment of the government's financial failings to the Black community.

The deals, decisions, and economic realities shaping Black wealth right now.

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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What layoffs, automation, and the rollback of DEI could mean for opportunity, stability, and power at work.

The economy and employment may be suffering, but there are still ways to finesse your pocketbook.

Gen Z’s projected income surge, fueled by inheritance and wage growth, could make it the wealthiest generation by 2035—though not everyone will benefit equally.

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.