'Six Years After You Raped Me, I’m Still Healing'
Trigger warning: A brave sexual assault survivor’s open letter to the man who assaulted her in college.
NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Son Accused Of Stabbing Neighbor
Adam Abdul-Jabbar was charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon.
Women Accuse Writer Lamar 'Blogxilla’ Valentine Of Sexual Misconduct
In statements to ESSENCE, Valentine seemingly apologizes for his actions, and former employer Global Grind says an investigation is ongoing.
D'usse Palooza Cuts Ties With Host Christopher 'Chris Stylezz' Samuels After He's Accused of Sexual Misconduct By Multiple Women
More than a dozen women have come forward with allegations on social media.
You Have To See The Trailer For The Russell Simmons Sexual Misconduct Doc 'On The Record'
Although the music mogul has denied all allegations against him, the women will finally have their say in the HBO Max doc.
SCOTUS Rejects Daniel Holtzclaw's Appeal Of Rape Convictions
Daniel Holtzclaw, a former Oklahoma City cop, was found guilty in 2016 of raping and assaulting several Black women.
Nathaniel Woods Executed In Alabama
Nathaniel Woods, who was convicted of killing three cops in 2004, was pronounced dead at 9:01 p.m. local time.
Jury Declares Tavis Smiley Violated Morals Clause Of Contract
The jury ruled in favor of PBS, which claimed Smiley's sexual conduct was in clear breach of his contract.
Rick James Accused of Rape 15 Years After His Death
His accuser is suing the R&B singer for $50 million.
Ben Carson Insists That Trump Is Not Racist
Ben Carson noted that the "people who wash the dishes" at Mar-a-Lago love the President "because he's kind and compassionate."
'On The Record' Gets To The Root Of Why Black Sexual Assault Survivors Are Silenced
The film, set to premiere on HBOMax, paints a broad but nuanced picture of how our culture works to silence Black women.
Maryland Cop Who Raped Woman During Traffic Stop Exposed Victim To HIV
Authorities are asking anybody with information on the misconduct of former officer Martique Vanderpool to come forward.
New Jersey Community Rallies Behind Children Left Orphaned After Parents' Murder-Suicide
After a murder-suicide took the lives of a young New Jersey couple, community members are coming together to help the children left behind.
Unsealed Documents Reveal More Details In Tavis Smiley Sexual Harassment Investigation
Smiley and PBS are currently locked in a lawsuit stemming from the network's decision to end its relationship with the talk show host over sexual misconduct claims.
Stories That Helped Shape A Decade
As we look toward 2020, ESSENCE reflects on a few stories that have defined the past decade.
Two-Year Anniversary Of #MeToo: What’s Next For The ‘me too.’ Movement?
Where are we now?
NJ Judge Who Was Lenient To Teen Accused Of Rape Resigns
Judge James Troiano said that the 16-year-old boy deserved leniency because he came from a "good family" and got good grades.
New Alabama Law Ends Parental Rights Of Those Convicted Of Rape, Incest, Sodomy
The amendment to Jessi's Law will now strip the parental rights of anyone convicted of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, and incest.