New Jersey COVID-19 Bill Could Secure Early Release For More Than 3,000 Prisoners
The ACLU tells the New York Times that it's believed to be the first legislative initiative of its kind in the United States.
The Nominations Are In! Here's Every Black Actor Nominated For An Emmy Award In 2020
2020 isn't look so bad after all.
Obama, Biden Reunite To Chop It Up About Leadership And Trump’s Lack Thereof
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and former president Barack Obama are bringing supporters an important conversation during a critical time.
Trump Sends Dog Whistle To Base With Tulsa Rally On Juneteenth
The vast majority of Black Americans consider Donald Trump a racist. His decision to hold a rally on Juneteenth in Tulsa offers further proof.
Oprah Winfrey And Viola Davis Honor Cicely Tyson With Peabody Career Achievement Award
"This is the culmination of all those years of haves and have not," the iconic actress said in her acceptance speech.
22-Year-Old Naomi Osaka Is The Highest-Paid Female Athlete In History
According to Forbes, the Japanese-Haitian athlete has secured the bag of all bags.
Happy 50th Birthday, Naomi! 50 Beauty Shots That Prove You're The GOAT
Here's to the woman whose beauty and grace has inspired us on and off the runway for more than three decades.
Little Richard Will Be Buried At Historically Black Oakwood University
His funeral will be a private ceremony.
Little Richard: His Legendary Life In Pictures
The rock and roll legend died Saturday at the age of 87.
Rock And Roll Legend Little Richard Dead At 87
The boundary-breaking entertainer was considered by many to be a founding father of rock-and-roll.
Music Executive Andre Harrell Dead At 59
The founder of Uptown Records was also best known as the man that discovered Sean "Diddy" Combs.
MoAna Manifesto: Happy 50th Birthday, ESSENCE
"As we look back at the legacy of ESSENCE, we are reminded in this most challenging time of where we’ve been and how we’ve always overcome."
Naomi Campbell Covers The ESSENCE 50th Anniversary Issue In An Intimate Self-Portrait
The issue gives readers an intimate look behind the scenes as Naomi prepares to celebrate her 50th birthday in the midst of a global pandemic.
Ashley 'Minnie' Ross of 'Little Women: Atlanta' Dead After Car Accident
The reality TV star was fatally injured in an Atlanta collision on Sunday evening.
Former 'Chi' Star Jason Mitchell Arrested After Drugs And Guns Allegedly In His SUV
Police said the drugs were “packaged in a manner consistent with mid-level distribution.”
7 Times Molly and Issa Were BFF Beauty Goals On 'Insecure'
Lowkey, these besties serve hair and makeup looks for seasons.
Yes, Lifetime! We're Ready For New 'Salt-N-Pepa' Biopic After This Trailer
There's no word yet on when it'll premiere on the network.
Rapper And Model Chynna Dead At 25
Kehlani, Vince Staples and A$AP Mob took to social media to remember the late rapper.
Your First Look At Cicely Tyson's Final Appearance On 'How To Get Away With Murder'
"I learned so much from each member of the cast and production team. It's a pinnacle of my career," Tyson tells ESSENCE exclusively.