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.
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!