Twitter Is Testing A 'Downvote' Button On Replies For Some Users
Upvotes are available as well.
YungBBQ Is The Dancer Social Media Can't Get Enough Of
She's using movement to bring joy to her audience.
Instagram Now Allows Entrepreneurs To Have Black-Owned Business Label On Their Accounts
We spoke to a Rachel Brooks, a product leader at Instagram, about the new capability.
TikTok May Help You Land Your Next Job
The social media platform is rolling out a program that will allow users to search for jobs.
Twitter Deactivates Fake Accounts Pretending To Be Black Trump Supporters
It was discovered that many of the Twitter profiles were using the exact same language—"YES IM BLACK AND IM VOTING FOR TRUMP."
Rapper Chika Arrested For Protesting In Los Angeles
The breakout artist spent seven hours in handcuffs for demonstrating against the racial injustice of George Floyd's death
Amid Twitter Spat, Donald Trump To Sign Executive Order Against Social Media
A leaked draft of the executive order seeks to have federal agencies reconsider how Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is implemented.
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.
Karen, Please!
It seems that some white women are offended by the term "Karen" and want to compare it to the n-word, but that's not how it works, Karen.
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.
Chika Isn't Here To Be Your Role Model Or Representation
"My goal is to change the world and how people think, process emotion and digest music," Chika explains to ESSENCE.
What I Double-Tapped This Weekend: Hair-Raising Artwork
Tyler Clark's mixed media artwork is a celebration in Black beauty that literally comes off the canvas.
5 Of The Best Beauty Tutorials On Social Media This Month
And they're all under five minutes!
Watch 'The OverExplainer' React To Viral 'Black Men Don't Cheat' Video
And Black women never miss a beat.
Social Media Erupts After Boy Is Forced To Color In His Hair With Marker
Folks clap back after administrator colors in a black child's hair with a Sharpie.
This Social Media Guru Is Carving Out A Stylish Space For Millennial Women Of Color
Nana Agyemang created a business bruncheon to give women of color a chance to nibble and network in a very fashionable way.
Colombian Social Media Influencer Arrested In Money Laundering Scheme
An Afro-Colombian social media influencer was arrested last week, alongside her family, for alleged money-laundering. According to the New York Post, Jenny Ambuila, 26, is currently under house arrest in […]