2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · ESSENCE Wellness House · Festival · Health & Wellness · Health and Wellness · Lifestyle
When It Comes To Cancer, Prevention Is Key To Saving Lives
Medical experts and advocates come together for a Wellness House convo about the cancers disproportionately impacting Black people and the efforts necessary to have the best outcomes possible.
71 Million Americans Have Gained Weight Throughout the Pandemic
The #quarantine15 is real.
Mother Of South Carolina Teacher Who Died Of COVID-19, Also Passes Away Weeks Later
Shirley Bannister, 57, the nursing department chair at Midlands Technical College, died less than three weeks after her daughter.
Why Black Folks Must Fight AND Heal
Black folks are resilient. Always have been. But we are not always well—and that’s the part that we must face as we continue to demand that our humanity is acknowledged and respected.
Ohio Senator Fired From ER Job After Racist Question About The Hygiene Of The 'Colored Population'
The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, a nonprofit made up of former lawmakers, is also demanding Sen. Steve Huffman's resignation.
2020 Will Be The Year of Self-Care With These Top Health and Wellness Trends
Wellness enthusiasts are already looking ahead to forecast how they’ll take their self-care to the next level.
Michelle Obama's High School Will Name Athletic Center After Her
The Whitney M. Yong Magnet High School's new athletic center, which will be named after former First Lady Michelle Obama, is expected to be ready by May.
Systemic Racism Is Killing Our Activists
Long-term exposure to racism impacts the mind and body. Black Americans face a higher risk of heart disease, mental-health challenges and even death, and activists have an increased risk of health problems, too.