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.
How Furniture.com is using AI to ease decision fatigue and rebuild trust for shoppers navigating big purchases.
With job instability rising, more Black women are turning to entrepreneurship to reclaim agency and build wealth. This roadmap walks you from idea to launch before the new year.
A year-end checklist to help you protect your peace, close out 2025 strong, and set your money up for what’s next.
Despite multimillion-dollar losses, global influence, and access to presidents, Rosa Whitaker says real power comes from purpose, not a paycheck.
If you’re looking to simplify your finances and stay accountable in the new year, these apps can help you get there.
The nine-figure agreement keeps him on The Breakfast Club while expanding his Black Effect podcast network.
Only a fraction of the WNBA star’s $9.4 million earnings came from her league salary.
Talata Maldima-Provencal built a conscious fragrance and wellness brand that brings the spirit of Africa to the world.
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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Next year’s elections could reshape representation in Congress and set a new milestone in U.S. political history.
A Supreme Court case on executing offenders with intellectual disabilities could reshape what “cruel and unusual punishment” means for everyone.
How one founder turned kitchen experiments into a clean-beauty movement centered on natural ingredients and community.
Engineer-turned-writer and WeLoveUs.Shop partner Courtney Kelly is using her children's books to inspire the next generation of STEM-focused professionals.
The entrepreneur turned her vision to make eyewear stylish, accessible and affirming into a thriving, inclusive brand.
Ashunta Sherrif Beauty was born from a mission to create luxurious, clean, and natural formulas for every shade.
With hit shows, major partnerships, and a rapidly expanding empire, 50 Cent’s business playbook is shaping the future of entertainment.
For Black women, ending a marriage can unravel savings, stability, and credit overnight. Here’s how to navigate the fallout with strategy and clarity.
From record layoffs to rising unemployment among Black women and young workers, here’s what this year’s job market really looked like.
