10 Instagram Accounts And Facebook Groups To Follow That Create Safe Spaces for Black Women
See a few accounts and groups that encourage Black women to ignite social change, craft, heal, and so much more.
Photos Of Mother-Daughter Duos Who Could Pass For Sisters
This is what they mean when they say, "she gets it from her mama."
Meet The Black Women Behind Your Favorite TV Shows
Legends like Yvette Lee Bowser and the late Eunetta Boone have paved the way for a new generation of storytellers to share their talents with us behind the scenes.
How To Prioritize Self-Care When There Are So Many Barriers To Putting Yourself First
A mental health professional shares how you can rethink the way you see and practice self-care.
Can Virginia Be the First State in History to Elect a Black Woman Governor?
Three Black women— Jennifer Carroll Foy, Jennifer McClellan, and Princess Blanding— are up for election in VA's gubernatorial race.
Black Women Drive the Sneaker Market, Where Are the Major Collaborations to Reflect That?
Black women in the sneaker world have such an immense presence and impact, they deserve to be celebrated as such.
The Truth About Black Women and Stress
It’s critical that we learn to manage stress and reclaim our mental, physical and emotional health. Here’s why
Mother Hester McCardell Ford, The Oldest Living American, Has Died At 116
The Charlotte, NC grand-matriarch left behind a legacy of love.
How Black Women Can Conquer Fibroids And Menopause
During our 2021 ESSENCE Wellness House, Coach Gessie explains why fibroids plague 90% of Black women and what we can do about it.
Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush: Black Women Aren’t Running To Be ‘The ‘First,’ But So That We’re Not The Last
We’re still waking up every day to a world that many fervently want to believe is “post-racial,” but it simply is not.
Happy Black Women At Every Age Reveal The Small Acts That Brought Them Big Joy
The pursuit of happiness begins with one small step. Here, women from ages 23 to 50-plus reveal the simple acts that have brought them tremendous joy. Get inspired!
'If All Black Women Were Free': The Front Lines And Backbone Of A Movement
Black women have always been at the forefront of history, laying the groundwork, meeting the moment, and galvanizing real change. It’s time that we change the narrative around our contributions.
Wellness Check: A Very Necessary Conversation On Why Black Women Breastfeeding Matters
To give Black Breastfeeding Week 2020 the attention it deserves, ESSENCE asked three experts on the matter to sit down with Deputy Editor Allison McGevna to break down why breastfeeding matters to Black women and the challenges and triumphs that they face.
Rihanna Surprises Fans With Fenty Skin Reveal
Here are all the details about the highly anticipated and long-awaited skin care line from Rihanna that's launching this Friday.
Rihanna And Designer Amina Muaddi Partner Up On Capsule Heel Collection
You still have time to snag!
Should You Launch A Business In 2020?
According to these boss women, if you've got the right kind of business and the ability to pivot, now just might be the time.
Taraji P. Henson On Why The 'Strong Black Woman' Identity Damages Us
During a powerful conversation at ESSENCE Wellness House this past weekend, the actress explained why Black women's vulnerability, and not their suffering, is the true hallmark of our strength.
