Civil Rights Icon Rev. Joseph E. Lowery Dies At 98
Often referred to as the "Dean" of the Civil Rights Movement, Lowery passed away peacefully in his home on Friday surrounded by family.
The WNBA Kicks Off Women's History Month With A Nod To Inaugural Stars
Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Rebecca Lobo were the first players to sign during the WNBA's inaugural season, inspiring women everywhere.
Solange Accepts First-Ever Lena Horne Prize With Speech About Overcoming 'Great, Great Fear'
The singer opened up about how her "life changed drastically" while creating her recent album, "When I Get Home," and working through fear.
What Is Your Legacy? Black Celebs Share Their Inspirational Responses After Kobe Bryant's Death
"Hopefully I lay down a foundation or a blueprint that encourages people to be the best version of themselves," Michael B. Jordan shared with ESSENCE.
The Best Beauty Looks From The 51st NAACP Image Awards
Black beauties flooded the red carpet at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards.
Blue Ivy Carter Wins Her First NAACP Image Award For 'Brown Skin Girl'
The single, from the 2019 album "The Lion King: The Gift," won Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration and features Beyoncé, Saint JHN, and Wizkid.
#BlackExcellence: Viral Photo Shows Black Medical Students Posed In Front Of Former Slave Quarters
"We are truly our ancestors' wildest dreams," Sydney Labat, one of the Tulane University medical students in the photo said on Twitter.
Opinion: Is Black Excellence Killing Us?
Black excellence is something many of us strive for. The idea of Black excellence paints itself in a beneficial light, allowing for self-actualization of community efforts to overcome the clear […]
Bridal Bliss: Miesha and Aleigha Only Used Black Vendors For Their Wedding Day
Now that’s what we call Black excellence!
3 Black Barbers Are Giving New Orleans Vegan Food, With A Twist
Roy Joseph III, Ryan Billew and Ali Williams are bringing vegan food, with a good old New Orleans flair to the people of the city.
28 Times Black Excellence Showed Out at The 12th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Welcome to one of the most glamorous daytime events of the summer season!
Kahlil Greene Is Yale's 1st Black Student Body President
Kahlil Greene, a Maryland native, made history earlier this month when he was elected as the first Black student body president at Yale.
Louisiana Twins Who Struggled With Dyslexia Earn Over $2.5 Million In College Scholarships
Brin and Nial Wilson have yet to decide which school they'll attend, but the twins plan on going to the same college to major in civil engineering.
Lonnie Bunch III Tapped To Become 1st Black Secretary Of The Smithsonian
Lonnie G. Bunch III, best known as the director of the iconic National Museum of African American History and Culture, will be the Smithsonian Institute's first Black secretary.
Georgia 14-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Student Admitted Into Spelman College
Sydney Wilson, who turned 14 just last week, is the youngest student to ever be accepted into the prestigious Spelman College.
Against All Odds: High School Student Named Valedictorian While Homeless, Gets $3 Million In Scholarships
Tupac Mosley, 17, has plans to attend Tennessee State University in the fall to study electrical engineering.
Rev. LaKeesha Walrond Appointed As First Black Female President Of New York Theological Seminary
The appointment of Rev. LaKeesha Walrond as President of the New York Theological Seminary marks a new era for the seminary.
Kenyan Teacher Who Gives Away 80 Percent Of Salary To Poor Communities Wins $1 Million Global Prize
Peter Tabichi, a Math and Physics teacher at Keriko Secondary School in Pwani Village, Kenya won the $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize.
#BlackExcellence: Aspiring Electrician Lands First Job After Handing Out Résumés
A young, recent trade-school graduate hustled for his first job, standing up at a busy intersection passing out his résumé has now landed a full-time job. Back in February, De’Andre […]