Money & Career
Jan 21, 2026
After Decades Shaping Walmart’s Strategy, Latriece Watkins Takes The Helm At Sam’s Club
After nearly 30 years at Walmart, the retail power player takes over as CEO of Sam’s Club.
Money & Career
Money & Career
Jan 21, 2026
Issa Rae Shares The Boundary That Helps Her Avoid Burnout
The multihyphenate opens up about protecting her time as her career continues to expand.
Money & Career
Jan 20, 2026
AI Data Centers Are the New Environmental Burden Black Communities Didn’t Ask For
As massive data centers move into residential neighborhoods, Black communities are questioning the environmental, economic, and energy costs of AI’s rapid expansion.
Money & Career
Jan 20, 2026
RZA Is Embracing AI In Music—Even As The Industry Pushes Back
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.
Money & Career
Jan 19, 2026
How To Use ChatGPT To Turn Your Skills Into Income
ChatGPT is here to assist you in igniting ideas, formulate strategies, and navigate the creative economy terrain to generate income online.
Money & Career
Jan 19, 2026
The African American Dream: A Look Back At MLK's Focus On Driving Black Economic Equality
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.
Money & Career
Jan 16, 2026
Black Wealth Watch: Issa Rae’s Paramount Deal, Zoe Saldaña’s Historic Box Office Run, A Job Market Reality Check, and More
The deals, decisions, and economic realities shaping Black wealth right now.
Money & Career
Jan 16, 2026
Zoe Saldaña Is Now The Highest-Grossing Actor In Box Office History
With Avatar, Avengers, and a historic run of billion-dollar films, Saldaña now leads all actors in total box office earnings.
Money & Career
Jan 15, 2026
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Doubles Down On Louisiana With $124 Million G-Unit Studios Development Deal
The rapper and executive producer is backing a major studio redevelopment and entertainment expansion in Shreveport.
10 Best Workplaces for African-Americans
Partnering with Great Place to Work, Fortune magazine and People en Español, ESSENCE has compiled a list of the 10 best workplaces for African-Americans. Get to know who made our list, and get ready to update those resumes!
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Money & Career
Jul 10, 2025
On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, Here’s What 3 Black Women Want You To Remember
July 10 is not “equal” for all women, with Black women and Latinas facing an even bigger pay gap than women overall.
Money & Career
Dec 5, 2024
Championing Change: Inside The ESSENCE Black Women In Business Dinner
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.
Money & Career
Mar 8, 2022
The Pine-Sol and ESSENCE Build Your Legacy Contest For Black Women Entrepreneurs Returns!
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News
Nov 11, 2015
Why Work at St. Jude? A Long-Time Employee Explains What Makes This Research Hospital So Great
“When you see what you’re affecting—especially when that’s children—the mission is everything,” administrative director Charlette Hill said.
Beauty
Jan 21, 2026
In The Chair With: D’Andrea Harris
Founder of Dhair Boutique discusses her hair transition from synthetic to raw, her favorite hair perfume, and more.
Art
Jan 21, 2026
Temi Coker’s First Home Collection Brings Art Into Everyday Use
Inspired by the artist’s Nigerian upbringing and life in Dallas, the 18-piece debut moves his work from prints and murals to plates, vases, and sculptural objects.
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Money & Career
Jan 1, 2026
From $9 Trillion To $74 Trillion: How Gen Z Is Becoming The Richest Generation
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.
Money & Career
Jan 1, 2026
Black Women In Leadership Are Burning Out Faster Than Anyone Else, New Report Finds
Burnout, job insecurity, and stalled advancement are hitting Black women in leadership the hardest. But are we even surprised?
Money & Career
Dec 31, 2025
Still Standing: What It Took For Black-Owned Businesses To Survive 2025
As economic pressure mounted and institutional support wavered, Black entrepreneurs kept building anyway.
Money & Career
Dec 31, 2025
The Biggest Celebrity Money Moves Of 2025 (The Good, The Bad & The Chaotic)
From billion-dollar wins to messy legal battles, these were the celebrity money moves everyone watched.
Money & Career
Dec 30, 2025
Big B, And The B Stands For Bands: How Beyoncé Became A Billionaire On Her Own Terms
Ownership, touring, and timing turned Beyoncé’s career into a billion-dollar business built entirely on her own terms.
Money & Career
Dec 30, 2025
All That TikTok Time? It Helped Users Save Over $400 In 2025
A new report reveals how finance content on TikTok helped users save hundreds in 2025.
News
Dec 29, 2025
These Sisters Are Reclaiming Their Great-Great-Grandfather’s Land Once Taken From Black Families in Maryland
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.
Money & Career
Dec 29, 2025
Elon Musk’s X Is A Misinformation Machine—And Black Women Saw It Coming
For years, Black women have sounded the alarm about digital manipulation. X’s new policies prove how right they were.
Entrepreneurship
Dec 26, 2025
Are We Romanticizing Entrepreneurship? Black Women Get Real About The Pressure Of Being A Boss
Four founders share the emotional, financial, and mental realities behind building a business in today’s economy.