Lauren Underwood Speaks On Effective Leadership
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) spoke to ESSENCE about how she’s handling her business in Congress, and why she is encouraging others to run for state and local offices.
These Celebrities Let Their Natural Curls Flourish During Quarantine
Meg Thee Stallion, Gabrielle Union and more celebrities show off their natural hair during quarantine.
Beauty Boss Melissa Butler Cautions Entrepreneurs Against Depending On Stimulus Funding: 'Apply But, Don't Rely'
"You cannot expect that this money is going to be the money that carries you through to the next quarter," she says.
6 Books By Black Female Writers We're Loving Right Now
Check out our roundup of women-penned works that tackle important subjects from street harassment to intersectional feminism.
Congress, White House Nearing Deal For More Economic Relief For Small Businesses
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) signaled that there was more "fine print" to be worked out on the deal for small business relief.
Trump Threatens To Adjourn Congress, Push Through Nominees
Trump blames government vacancies on coronavirus response and threatens to go over Congress' head to make the appointments himself.
Congress Looks To Give Small Businesses Additional $250B Lifeline
Congress looks to add another $250 billion to the small-business aid program, as funds from the first wave run out.
Exclusive: Taraji P. Henson Helps Those Affected By COVID-19 With Free Virtual Therapy
Through her Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, the actress aims to help people cope with the stress of this global crisis.
Free Food Programs Pop Up Throughout United States
From Chicago to Long Beach, California, free meal programs are making it easier to feed families during coronavirus-spurred school closings.
Taraji P. Henson Is Trying On A New Hair Color And It Is Fire
Forever the hair chameleon, the A-Lister is smoking in this bold new hue.
What I Double-Tapped This Week: The Case For Tinted Moisturizer
This beauty influencer found her perfect light and her perfect beat with this miracle product.
Amanda K. Edwards Is Ready To Make History
A self-proclaimed servant leader, Edwards says she's prepared to be the first Black woman from Texas to ever occupy a seat in the United States Senate.
From Taraji, With Love
Passion has always been ESSENCE cover star Taraji P. Henson’s superpower. Now, as she says goodbye to Cookie, her award-winning role in "Empire," she’s fueling up to focus on what’s next—and what’s closest to her heart
Taraji P. Henson Has Been A Hair Chameleon Throughout The Decades
The actress has given us the best hair inspiration over the years, and she's not stopping in 2020.
Kamala Harris Has Questions For William Barr About His Interference In Roger Stone's Sentencing
Sen. Kamala Harris may have William Barr stuttering once again. She's asking that the Attorney General testify before Congress about his intervention in Roger Stone's sentencing.
Taraji P. Henson Says She Wants To Be The 'Fenty' Of Hair
"I've worn every kind of hair so I wanted to make a line that serviced everyone."
Former Michigan Rep. John Conyers Dead At 90
John Conyers Jr. represented Michigan for more than 50 years and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
We're Totally Buggin'! 'Clueless' Is Getting Remixed As A TV Series Centered On Stacey Dash's Character
The new series will be centered on Stacey Dash's Dionne, the Black best friend of main character Cher.
Political Legend Rep. Elijah Cummings Dead At 68
Elijah Cummings was a highly-respected and well-regarded member of Congress. He passed away at John's Hopkins Hospital on Thursday morning.