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.
Slay The Shade
Dominique Jackson and Shalwah Evans have a beauty conversation during the Essence Festival of Culture Beauty Carnival.
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."
Glossier Makes A $1 Million Pledge To The Black Community
The company’s donation comes days after the death of George Floyd.
Video Shows Birmingham Police Officer Slamming Woman To The Ground At Walmart
The incident, which was reportedly over the woman's failure to wear a mask at Walmart, is now at the center of a police investigation.
Indianapolis Police Fatally Shoot Black Man Who Live-Streamed Encounter
The man, identified by family as Sean Reed, pleaded on Facebook Live for somebody to "come get me" moments before the shooting.
Da Brat Explains Why She’s Always Kept Her Sexuality Hidden: 'It Wasn’t Cool Back In The Day'
For two decades there has been speculation about Da Brat’s sexuality, but she has never confirmed one way or the other—until now.
'Pose' Star MJ Rodriguez Is A Proud Black Woman
"For a long time, in a certain part of my community, I didn't feel I was accepted," Rodriguez told ESSENCE.
Dwyane Wade Supports His Child Zaya Living Her Truth
The retired NBA player opens up about the day his child, born Zion, asked to be called "she/her" and change her name.
California Governor Posthumously Pardons Civil Rights Icon Bayard Rustin
On Tuesday California Gov. Gavin Newsom used his executive power to remove a 67-year-old criminal conviction from the record of Bayard Rustin.