Elections 2012 Coverage

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Progressive’s Open the House Initiative Helps More Achieve the Dream of Homeownership
 

Progressive’s Open the House Initiative Helps More Achieve the Dream of Homeownership

On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, Here’s What 3 Black Women Want You To Remember
 

On Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, Here’s What 3 Black Women Want You To Remember

WATCH | Aisha Bowe Shares Her Journey From Community College to Rocket Scientist—Now She’s Headed to Space and Set to Make History
 

WATCH | Aisha Bowe Shares Her Journey From Community College to Rocket Scientist—Now She’s Headed to Space and Set to Make History

WATCH | 2025: A Year to Redirect, Not Rest – ESSENCE Black Futures Honorees Speak Candidly About Why We Need Collective Action Now More Than Ever
 

WATCH | 2025: A Year to Redirect, Not Rest – ESSENCE Black Futures Honorees Speak Candidly About Why We Need Collective Action Now More Than Ever

Championing Change: Inside The ESSENCE Black Women In Business Dinner
 

Championing Change: Inside The ESSENCE Black Women In Business Dinner

What's At Stake

Notes From ESSENCE's Election Viewing Party

Notes From ESSENCE's Election Viewing Party

Where did you watch the returns last night? Natalie Hopkinson, like millions of Americans, celebrated at an intimate viewing party.

Keeping Up With The Obamas

The Obama Family's Sweetest Moments

The Obama Family's Sweetest Moments

Ever since we first laid eyes on the Obama family on the campaign trail back in 2008, they have provided…

Hot-Button Topics

Election 2012: They Said We Wouldn't Turn Out...

Election 2012: They Said We Wouldn't Turn Out…

Daniella Gibbs Léger takes a moment to celebrate the large — and probably game-changing — African American vote on Election…

Best of the DNC

6 Best Quotes From Michelle Obama's DNC Speech

6 Best Quotes From Michelle Obama's DNC Speech

The First Lady shared an awe-inspiring speech about love, strength and change.

News

Louis Carr Named President Of BET, Marking A New Era For The Network

Louis Carr Named President Of BET, Marking A New Era For The Network

The longtime BET executive takes the helm at a pivotal moment for the network as it navigates a shifting media…