Rep. Ilhan Omar Speaks Out Against U.S., Israel Human Rights Violations, Faces Backlash
The GOP and Democrats have joined in condemning the Minnesota lawmaker for speaking up against human rights violations perpetuated abroad.
Extremists Plan More Armed Protests at State Capitols Across the Country
"We have a constitutional obligation to hold the president and his enablers accountable for this sedition." - Rep. Ilhan Omar
Rep. Ilhan Omar Fires Back After Trump Attack
The congresswoman from Minnesota tweeted that Trump runs the country like an 8-year-old.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shares Her Skin Care Routine And This Can't-Fail Key To Beauty
The congresswoman loves her signature red lip, but she credits something else as the ultimate beauty confidence booster.
Ayanna Pressley Is Beauty Inspiration For All Of Us
The Massachusetts Democratic representative is unapologetic about showing up as her authentic self.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Speaks On The Importance Of Addressing Racial Bias In Black Maternal Care
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) explains to ESSENCE why there is a need for a cultural reckoning regarding how we address the Black maternal mortality crisis
Mckayla Wilkes On Her Run To Unseat House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer
Inspired by the winning campaigns of Reps. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Ayanna Pressley and others in 2018, Wilkes wants to spark real change in Maryland’s 5th congressional district.
Ayanna Pressley Addresses The House In A Beautiful Bald Head For The First Time
The congresswoman has a new look and she’s wearing it on the House floor with pride.
What I Double-Tapped This Weekend: A Representative Of The Bald And Beautiful
Rep. Ayanna Pressley is now living in her truth and exploring the new swag that can come with a new hair journey.
Pressley Tackles 'School-To-Confinement Pathway' With New Bill
Black girls are suspended, expelled, referred to law enforcement and arrested on school campuses at rates that far exceed the public school population as a whole, and that far exceeds their white peers.
Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening To Kill Rep. Ilhan Omar
Patrick Carlineo Jr., 55, could face up to 10 years in prison for threatening to assault and murder a U.S. official.
Ayanna Pressley Introduces Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Resolution
The United States, a nation addicted to punishment and cages, is the number one jailer in the world, something that Pressley is seeking to change.
Ryan Destiny To Star In Barry Jenkins-Penned 'Flint Strong'
"Mudbound" cinematographer Rachel Morrison makes her directorial debut with the film, which tells the story of boxer Claressa "T-Rex" Shields.
Summer Walker Asks Fans To Respect Her Space
A fan's story about a meet-and-greet with the singer recently went viral, prompting Walker to explain why she doesn't hug fans.
Kevin Hart Makes First Public Appearance Since Car Accident
The actor appeared at the People's Choice Awards on Sunday night, where he accepted the awards for Comedy Act of 2019.
For 'Burning Cane' Director Phillip Youmans, His New Orleans Roots Are His Inspiration
After making history at the Tribeca Film Festival this year, Youmans is ready to share his feature debut with the world and is already looking ahead.
Gloria Estefan Explains Why She Turned Down JAY-Z's Super Bowl Halftime Offer
The singer recently opened up during an interview about why she turned down the rapper's offer to perform during Super Bowl LIV.
ESSENCE Presents: The 2019 Woke 100
ESSENCE Magazine's 'Woke 100' list honors the spectrum of Black women's brilliance—from politics and entertainment, to academia and film.
Bernie Sanders Picks Up Three Major Endorsements From ‘The Squad’
Ocasio-Cortez, who was a volunteer organizer on Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, is expected to formally announce her endorsement at a rally in Queens, New York, on Saturday.