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.
HRC's Alphonso David Talks ESSENCE's Billy Porter Cover, LGBTQ Rights And Liberation
The first Black president of the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in the country, the Human Rights Campaign, expands on the importance of Porter’s visibility, and why the movement for Black lives must be gay and transgender inclusive.
Why Billy Porter Is A National Treasure
At every stage of his nearly 30-year career, Emmy Award winner Billy Porter has challenged norms and bucked trends by showing up and unapologetically showing out as himself. Tre’Vell Anderson catches up with the man and the myth at a critical moment in our nation’s history.
Happy Pride: I'm Grateful To Have An Origin Family That's Grown Along With Me
In order to truly support our community, we must honor all of the ways in which we form and connect with our families.
Munroe Bergdorf Rehired By L'Oréal Paris After Being Fired For Speaking Out On Racism
"I believe in accountability and progress, not cancelation and grudges."
Da Brat Reveals Why She Waited 20 Years To Come Out: ‘I Did It On My Own Terms’
Though many fans were not in the least bit shocked that didn’t stop everyone from expressing love and support.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Is Donating $1 Million To Support Black-Owned Businesses
"We aim to use our platform and our privilege to amplify voices of marginalized groups that deserve to be heard."