Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Partners with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to Launch A New School
The first thing we’re all wondering is — how can we sign up?
Donations Pour In For Brooklyn Nurse Who Remains On Life Support After Contracting COVID-19
Sylvia LeRoy was hospitalized with COVID-19 at 28 weeks pregnant. Her family is now asking the public to help in her anticipated road to recovery.
Pop Smoke's Memorial Procession Takes Over Brooklyn Streets
“Brooklyn was the backdrop for all that Bashar loved," his family said in a statement.
Career: 4 Black Women Share Their Advice for Creating An Exit Strategy
Unhappy with your current job? Fearful of taking the big leap? Then let these women inspire you to make a change.
Brooklyn Bleu Vintage Is Your Destination For Designer Archived Pieces
A quick chat with the founder, Tenisha Light-Caba
Meet 5 Black Women Who Are Making A Splash In The Art World
And no, they aren’t artists
These Are The Black-Owned Beauty Sales We're Shopping This Black Friday
Make it a true Black Friday in every way!
How FAMU Influenced Monique Mitchell To Launch Her Own PR Agency
"I learned what it meant to be tenacious, ambitious, brilliant, personable, steadfast, resilient...all the tools that I’ve used to propel my dreams and talents forward," says Mitchell
Laid Off? On Forced Funemployment? Now Is The Time To Reset
"My unemployment gave me the opportunity to be present with the ones that I loved... it also created a better version of me," says career coach and author Melissa Fleury.
Feature: The Industry That Black Women Built
For too long Black women have been ignored by beauty brands. So we built a billion-dollar industry for ourselves.
The Best Fashion Moments At Afropunk Brooklyn
Check out these unapologetic looks.
Nike Tapped This Brooklyn Activist For Latest Shoe Collab
Inspired by the R46 MTA subway car.
Brooklyn Teen Arrested, Charged After Being Cleared In Nearby Incident
Nicholas Simon was bouncing a basketball on his way home from the park when NYPD officers manhandled the young teen to the ground with no explanation.
High School Students In Brooklyn Are Going To Prom In Style Thanks To These Black Men
One Hundred Black Men and That Suits You joined forces to outfit young Black men in Brooklyn with their prom looks.
Talib Kweli Kicked Off Valentine’s Weekend With A Love Note To Brooklyn
The Brooklyn-bred lyricist used the lover's holiday to show his adoration for hip-hop and his beloved hometown.
Black History Now: Leslie Mac—Grassroots Organizer, Connector, Facilitator and Advocate
Leslie Mac is more than a connector; she gets the organizing done with proven results.
NYPD Internal Affairs Find Cops Did Nothing Wrong During Arrest Of Jazmine Headley
Video of Jazmine Headley's one-year-old son being violently snatched from her by New York police officers went viral earlier this month.
This Year's TIDAL X: Brooklyn Event Caused A Wave Of Red Carpet Style Moments
A few of your favorite celebs chatted with ESSENCE about supporting the charitable causes aligned with the event and creating their looks for the evening.
She Cute! All Of The Best Street Style Looks From This Year’s AFROPUNK Festival
Our street style gallery is full of the girls who did not come to play.