Chadwick Boseman’s Last Message To Fans: Vote
The "Black Panther" star's final tweet was a call to action.
Biden Campaign Designates Black Woman As First Nominator For Presidential Candidacy
The Biden Campaign said Jacquelyn Brittany represents the Black women and working-class voters who made his candidacy possible.
To A Nation Little Girls Everywhere Can Call Their Own
Last Tuesday night, my soon to be 3-year-old daughter watched the only Black woman who anchors a news show on prime time, Joy Reid, lead into a show about the […]
Birthers Have Started Their Campaign Against Kamala Harris’s Citizenship
Don’t believe a word.
Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris To Be His VP
If elected, Harris will be the first African-American and woman to hold the office of the vice president.
More Than 100 Black Men Pen Open Letter To Joe Biden Demanding Black Woman VP Pick
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Will Packer and Doug E. Fresh come to the defense of Sen. Kamala Harris and push openly for a Black woman running mate.
Rep. Maxine Waters On Joe Biden: 'We're Going To Have A Black Woman VP'
Rep. Maxine Waters weighed in on the election, school reopenings, the economy, and more during an ESSENCE Live townhall.
Biden Proposes Free Tuition To HBCUs, Student Debt Cancellation For Alum
As part of Biden's Build Back Better plan, unemployment, homeownership, entrepreneurship and education takes center stage.
Opinion: Kamala Harris Shouldn't Have To Apologize For Being A Formidable Competitor
Joe Biden should see her lack of remorse for a debate stage comment as a welcomed quality, not a hindrance.
Black Barbie Is Running For President
Toy company Mattel launched the Campaign Team Set to encourage girls' involvement in political leadership.
Biden Makes His Pledge To The Black Community During 2020 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
Biden made his first ESSENCE Festival of Culture appearance and laid out his first 100 days and beyond plans for the Black community.
Who Will Be The First Woman VP?
Joe Biden has pledged to ask an accomplished woman to join his ticket. ESSENCE talked to two of the front-runners.
How ESSENCE Covered The 2020 Presidential Election On The Road
ESSENCE traveled across the country to follow several presidential candidates on the campaign trail in the 24 Hours With series.
HBCU Love: Kamala Harris Says Attending Howard Was A Childhood Dream Actualized
Sen. Kamala Harris was first introduced to Howard University as a child. Years after graduating she credits it as the place that forever changed her life.
Chicago Man Dies Of Coronavirus 15 Days After Serving As Election Judge
Revall Burke, 60, who worked at a South Side polling location on Election Day, was the first known city employee to die of the coronavirus.
Kamala Harris Fundraises With Biden, Twitter Crowns Her Best VP Pick
Kamala Harris introduces Joe Biden during a virtual fundraiser leading to speculation of a potential VP pick and "endorsements" from Twitter.
Black Women Are Behind These Presidential Campaigns
In this election, a number of sisters are the key members of the brain trust behind several presidential bids.
Rep. Jim Clyburn Expected To Make Endorsement Ahead Of SC Primary
The endorsement of Rep. Jim Clyburn, an influential Democrat who has served in Congress since 1993, is expected to provide a major boost.