
13 Queer Reads We're Rushing To Add To Our Bookshelves
Everyday moments, tropical vacations and royal fantasies are putting us in the mood for love.

Jasmine Mans Is Taking Us Through The 'Cycles' Of Heartache In Her New Poem
"What you see here is a poem about two women who loved one another,” said Mans.

16 LGBTQ Visual Artists To Know
These Black contemporary artists have increased queer visibility and shaped our understanding of identity and sexuality through their work.

Lil Nas X Is A Gay Visionary That Music Needs
The music video for Lil Nas X’s electro-pop single, "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," disregarded the heteronormative gaze.

Watch: Official Trailer for 'A Luv Tale'
Created and produced by Essence Studios head Sidra Smith

Cast of 'Pariah' Film Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Screenwriter and director Dee Rees’ film premiered in 2011

Meet The Adorable Couple and Pups Behind A New CBD Lifestyle Brand With Heart and Soul
The love-filled entrepreneurship story behind UNOIA, a CBD lifestyle brand focusing on self-care, mental health and mindfulness.

Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Reveals He's Bisexual
Gillum revealed he's bisexual on the "Tamron Hall" show, noting "that is something that I've never shared publicly before."

'P-Valley's' Nicco Annan Answers Our Burning Hot Questions About The Finale
"It's really about the music of the culture, the music of the South," says the actor about his quotable lines as fan favorite Uncle Clifford from the hit series.

Meet Nicco Annan: 'P-Valley's' Uncle Clifford Who's Giving Us Life
The musical theater mainstay has brought The Pynk's HBIC from the stage to the screen.

‘Bad Hair’ Star Elle Lorraine Says Losing Her Hair Helped Her Find Herself
"My hair defines me in a totally different way at this point," she said.

La Sonya Gunter Talks All Things 'Legendary' And Doing Makeup For Billy Porter
The head of makeup for the HBO Max series explains why she loves what she does.

Behind The Cover: Billy Porter Wears Custom Aliétte For ESSENCE July/August 2020 Issue
ESSENCE Associate Fashion Editor Nandi Howard chats with designer and stylist Jason Rembert about how it all came together.