Anika Noni Rose Admits She Was 'Surprised' Disney Lightened Princess Tiana's Skin Color
The Princess and the Frog finally gave millions of Black women and girls a Disney princess they finally resembled: Princess Tiana. But nearly a decade after the film’s original release, […]
Anika Noni Rose Opens Up About Scary Street Harassment Experience: 'I Could Hear Anger'
It’s summertime so that means street harassment is at an all time high. And sadly, stars like Anika Noni Rose aren’t immune to unwanted attention and conversations while navigating the […]
Anika Noni Rose Helping Cicely Tyson At The Emmys Was A True #BlackGirlMagic Moment
This beautiful exchange between the Hollywood icon and the talented actress was one of our favorite moments of the night.
Exclusive: Anika Noni Rose's Big Chop Was Decades In The Making
The actress talks to ESSENCE about her epic hair transformation and character arc on the hit Starz series 'Power.'
12 Celebs Who Were Broadway Stars Before TV/Film Careers
These stars hit the stage before they made their acting debuts on the small and big screen.
HBCU Presidents Are Not Happy With BET's 'The Quad'
Hampton University's president called the new HBCU-focused show "more analogous to a disgruntled adolescent."
Keke Palmer, Patti LaBelle And Trump's Muslim Ban: Check Out This Week's Episode Of ESSENCE Live
Keke Palmer, Patti LaBelle And Trump's Muslim Ban: Check Out This Week's Episode Of ESSENCE Live
EXCLUSIVE: Anika Noni Rose Proves She's Not One To Mess With In 'The Quad' Sneak Peek
Rose's character is trying to find her footing at Georgia A&M, but ends up facing off with the school's band leader.
Photo Fab: Denzel Washington and Anika Noni Rose in 'A Raisin in the Sun'
The revival of Lorraine Hansberry's classic A Raisin in the Sun starring Anika Noni Rose, Sophie Okonedo and Denzel Washington is coming to theatres this spring.