How Black Creatives Are Fearlessly Defining The Culture In Hollywood
Through refreshingly authentic storytelling, Black Hollywood is immortalizing our past and present on-screen through a lens unlike any we’ve ever seen
Forbes Names Highest Earning TikTokers—No Black Creators Made the List
Black users from Tik Tok were already fed up with not receiving credit for some of the app's most viral and widely shared moments.
SHAVONE. Champions Diversity And Inclusion With New Creative Group, 'Future Of Creatives'
Shavone introduced the multidisciplinary group in an effort to continue to uplift next-gen creatives and build inclusive spaces.
WATCH: ESSENCE Presents Short Film 'A Love Letter to Africa'
Celebrity stylist Ade Samuel travels back to her ancestral land to capture the genius and soul of African creativity
Black Creatives in Fashion
In the bold world of style, these fashion luminaries are the shakers, movers, disruptors and innovators to keep an eye on.
First Look: Illustrator Christian Robinson Brings His Imaginative Drawings To Life With Target Back-To-School Collection
The author, illustrator and animator is bringing imagination and whimsy to kids' apparel, decor and books with his new Target collection.
WATCH: ‘Our Time Is Now’ Says ESSENCE Cover Artist Bisa Butler
The painter-turned-mixed-media-quilter explains the vision behind ESSENCE's historic cover
The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week
Our fashion favorites online from February 28 - March 6.
Beyond The Story
Authenticity and connection are the heart of the 'Tamron Hall Show,' but for the Daytime Emmy-winning host, having an impact behind-the-scenes is just as sweet
Black Creatives Share How They Found Success By Tapping Into Their Imaginations
Whether their talents lie in fashion design, jewelry making, film directing, social media, the culinary arts or the written word, these creators have given us soul-restoring artistry.
ESSENCE Exclusive: New Editorial Highlights Black And Latin Women Artists
New York Based creative Dylan Ali illuminates a multicultural cast of Black and Latin Women artist through a series of eclectic photos.
Law Roach And Photographers AB + DM On Creating ESSENCE's Breathtaking Zendaya Cover
Paying tribute to the iconic Donyale Luna, the first credited Black supermodel.