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‘The Coloring’ Of LeToya Luckett
Celebrity · Culture

'The Coloring' Of LeToya Luckett

We all have our insecurities. In this episode of "The Coloring," singer LeToya Luckett gets real about the one thing that made her insecure growing up, and how she overcame it. Here's the coloring of LeToya...and her legs. 

· Feb 27, 2017
The Coloring Of Julee Wilson
Culture · Fashion

'The Coloring' Of Julee Wilson

· Feb 22, 2017
The Coloring Of Issa Rae
Culture

The Coloring Of Issa Rae

The power and versatility of Black hair is immeasurable. It can stand up. It can sway. It's curly and it's straight. It conveys moods. It makes statements. But actress Issa Rae knows that you can be just as powerful without it. In this episode of ESSENCE's "The Coloring" — an animated video series that serves as an expression of Black Girl Magic — Issa tells us a story about the time she dared to shave her head bald...and how it transformed her life in a big way. This is the coloring of Issa Rae.

· Feb 10, 2017
‘The Coloring’ Of Poet Aja Monet
Culture

'The Coloring' Of Poet Aja Monet

What is freedom? It’s the power to speak and act without restraint. It’s the small act of resistance. And for poet Aja Monet, it’s the shared experience of power between Black women that speaks to our resilience and triumph, no matter our situation in life. Here, Aja takes us on a journey of a time she felt that empowerment and liberation, a time where fellowship among Black women allowed freedom to float up beyond walls mean to keep it suppressed. Here is the coloring of Aja Monet. 

· Feb 2, 2017
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10 Michelle Obama Quotes That Made Us Proud To Be Black Women
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10 Michelle Obama Quotes That Made Us Proud To Be Black Women

There will never be a first lady quite like Michelle Obama. 

By Rachaell Davis · Dec 13, 2016
10 Of President Obama’s Most Hilarious Quotes Referencing Black Culture In 2016
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10 Of President Obama's Most Hilarious Quotes Referencing Black Culture In 2016

2016 has been a year filled with moments from our First Family that we'll forever cherish and many of the most unforgettable gems came courtesy of President Obama's unparalleled sense of humor. As we continue to celebrate Obama's final year as POTUS, here's a round up of 10 unapologetically Black quotes from the Commander-in-Chief that kept us laughing.

By Rachaell Davis · Nov 18, 2016
6 Ava DuVernay Quotes to Reaffirm Your #BlackGirlMagic
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6 Ava DuVernay Quotes to Reaffirm Your #BlackGirlMagic

Ava DuVernay appeared at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival Empowerment Experience for a keynote conversation with Melissa Harris-Perry.

By Danielle Young · Jul 2, 2016
12 Inspiring Muhammad Ali Quotes That Will Move You
Culture

12 Inspiring Muhammad Ali Quotes That Will Move You

Muhammad Ali was a champ inside and outside the boxing ring. The Greatest of All Time also had an unforgettable way with words. Here's a look at his most inspiring words of wisdom.

 

By Rachaell Davis · Jun 4, 2016
15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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15 Lupita Nyong'o Quotes We Cherish

15 times Lupita Nyong'o's words gave us life and inspired us to celebrate our beauty and humanity.

By Yolanda Sangweni · Mar 1, 2016
13 Toni Morrison Quotes On Life And Love That Make Everything Okay
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13 Toni Morrison Quotes On Life And Love That Make Everything Okay

Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize winner Toni Morrison's words are powerful no matter the day or age. Here are 13 examples of the literary giant's words to help salute her legacy and her #BlackGirlMagic.
By Lauren Porter and Yolanda Sangwe · Feb 18, 2016
10 Bold Shonda Rhimes Quotes to Inspire the Boss In You
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10 Bold Shonda Rhimes Quotes to Inspire the Boss In You

All hail Shonda Rhimes! The mastermind behind the greatest Thursday-night network line-up (and our ESSENCE cover star!) is a fountain of wisdom. Check out 10 of Shonda's most powerful words and get ready to channel your inner boss lady.

By Taylor Lewis · Sep 22, 2015
11 Viola Davis Quotes That Prove She is the Black Voice We Need in Hollywood
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11 Viola Davis Quotes That Prove She is the Black Voice We Need in Hollywood

Viola Davis made history when she became the first Black woman to take home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and she moved us to tears with her subsequent speech. The How to Get Away With Murder actress has been an outspoken advocate for diversifying Hollywood, and last night was no exception. Here are 11 times Viola has been unafraid to say what needed to be said.

By Taylor Lewis · Sep 21, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Poet Aja Monet Explores Love and Courage in New Video for ‘Be Brave’
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Poet Aja Monet Explores Love and Courage in New Video for 'Be Brave'

The poet and singer gave ESSENCE.com an exclusive first look at the music video for her new poem, "Be Brave."

By Taylor Lewis · Dec 8, 2014
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