

7 Items To Help You Create A Fun and Stylish Workspace
These fun work decor items will actually make you want to sit at your desk.

Elizabeth Warren Drafts Document For Bloomberg To Release People From NDAs
During Michael Bloomberg's first debate, Warren continuously pressured the former mayor to release former employees from their NDAs with him.

Elizabeth Warren Has Always Deserved Your Attention
Warren showed up and showed out and Mike Bloomberg was in her crosshairs, but will Wednesday night's debate boost her campaign?

Michelle Obama Posts ’80s Prom Photo To Promote Voting Among High School Seniors
The Former First Lady's When We All Vote organization has teamed up with MTV to give high schools a chance to win money for their prom.

Nic Stone Introduces Us To Another Type of Black Boy In 'Dear Justyce'
ESSENCE is proud to exclusively reveal the book cover for the celebrated author's latest novel.

Timbaland Reveals Opioid Addiction Affected His Career: 'I Was Abusing My Gift'
“I felt like I was abusing my gift that God gave me and when I was on the drugs, he took that gift away,” he said.

Why Author Jason Reynolds Writes For The Youngest Generation
Winner of the prestigious Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award for New Talent, Jason Reynolds speaks to a new generation

Elizabeth Warren Tops 2020 Racial Justice Presidential Candidate Scorecard
Warren scored an A- on the 2020 Racial Justice Presidential Candidate Scorecard, the highest of any candidate in the race.

Raphael Saadiq Joins ‘Aretha’ Series As Executive Music Producer
Terence Blanchard will compose Aretha Franklin's iconic music for the National Geographic series.

The Upgrade: 3 Parenting Apps To Make Life Easier
From location trackers to social media monitors, these apps will make parenting a little bit easier.


24 Books Written By Black Authors That We Can't Wait To Read This Winter
Sis, it's time to dust off that kindle.

Wing Recipes You Don't Have To Wait For The Super Bowl To Try
These next-level recipes are finger-licking good.

Barack Obama's Birthday Message To Michelle Obama Will Make You Melt
In honor of her 56th birthday, our forever FLOTUS received a loving tribute from the one who knows her best.


Prioritize Your Self-Care In 2020 With This Wellness Checklist
There’s no time for excuses this year, sis — it’s all about you.

'Whoreible Decisions' Duo Mandii B And Weezy Dish On Why Vacation Sex Should Be On Your Bucket List
With these sexy tips you'll bring the heat - and more - to any global escape.

Congrats! Ava DuVernay Lands First Directors Guild Nomination
The previous Black Women in Hollywood honoree was recognized for her limited series "When They See Us."