Erykah Badu, Common And Angela Davis Perform For A Livestream Tribute To Malcolm X
Artists, activists and speakers gather to celebrate what would have been the civil rights leader's 95th birthday.
'Insecure' Guest Star Jidenna Is Hella Like Yvonne Orji's New On-Screen Love Interest Andrew
"Andrew actually reminds me a bit of my actual self," he said during an ESSENCE Instagram Live chat.
HBO's 'Insecure' Renewed For Fifth Season
"Grateful to officially come back for Season 5!" creator Issa Rae wrote.
EXCLUSIVE: Jidenna Realigns Chakras With New Single 'Feng Shui'
Learn the message behind Jidenna's liberating new bop before "Insecure's" next episode.
This Couple's Underwater Maldives Proposal Will Make Your Heart Smile
Joey and Meron's Maldives baecation turned into the moment of a lifetime.
These Black Girl Magic Stickers Will Give Your Planner Life
Add some fun to your schedule with these creative sticker sets by Black-owned brands.
Black Travel Vibes: Look Toward The Future In Dubai
ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel.
Lizzo Announced As First-Ever Female Headliner At Bonnaroo: ‘It’s About Damn Time!’
The 19th annual music festival announced its full four-day schedule on Tuesday.
Everyone And Their Mama Was In Ghana For The Holidays
The FOMO was real this holiday season as Black excellence hit the streets of Accra, Ghana.
WATCH: ESSENCE Full Circle Festival Day 2 - The Afrochella Experience
Day 2 of the ESSENCE Full Circle Festival brought EFCF attendees to the Afrochella grounds, complete with an ESSENCE-branded pop up experience that included a mini hair salon.
Afrochella 2019 Was Full Of Must-See Body Art
Attendees left us inspired for festival season.
The Best Fashion Moments From Afrochella 2019
Check out our favorite looks from the Ghana-based festival.
Twitter Blackbirds Is Curating A #YearOfReturn Experience Online For Those Who Can’t Make It To Ghana
In a “choose your own adventure” tweet thread, users will be able to experience the #YearOfReturn through photos from Ghanaian-American photographer Joshua Kissi.
ESSENCE Full Circle Festival: All The Glorious Hair And Beauty Looks We Loved From Afrochella 2019
Per usual, Black women showed up and showed out to as they paid homage to our ancestors with a plethora of breathtaking hair and beauty looks.
Style Tribes: These Fly Couples & Squads Turned All The Heads At Afrochella 2019
Day 2 of the ESSENCE Full Circle Festival included a visit to Afrochella 2019. These squads celebrated The Year of Return in flawless style.
Afrochella Is Ghana’s Ultimate Party With A Purpose
Cofounder and CEO Abdul Karim Abdullah hopes Year of the Return visitors will feel “a vibration of the country and what it feels like to be with the people.”
Jidenna Just Gave The Best Explanation Ever For Why He’s Single
The artist, who just dropped his '85 To Africa' album, tells ESSENCE exclusively why dating isn't high on his priority list.
Essence Fashion House NYC: Fe Noel Is The ESSENCE BIBFA Designer Of The Year
Presented by TARGET.
ESSENCE Fashion House NYC: Models Leyna Bloom And Liris Crosse Talk Redefining Beauty Standards In Fashion
The stunning beauties spoke candidly about overcoming challenges for "plus size" and transgendered models of color in the fashion space.