How Banning Menthol Cigarettes Can Help Black Families
The tobacco industry’s marketing of menthol cigarettes has had a profound effect on the health of Black communities. See the impact through the eyes of one family.
Watch The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song Sponsored By PBS
Premieres February 16 at 9/8c on PBS
Porsha Williams Says Her Fight Against Racial Injustice Is Inspired By Her Daughter
The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star has been on the front lines this year, and her daughter is the reason.
I Tried Bobbi Brown’s Makeup With Friends Service, Here’s How It Ranks
The virtual service lets you connect with a professional online, but how does it stack up to an in-store experience?
5 Things I Learned About Alopecia During My Hair Growth Journey
National Hair Loss Awareness Month is forcing me to take inventory of the valuable lessons I learned these past few years.
'P-Valley' Star Shannon Thornton Shares The Secrets To Her Glowing Beauty
The actress sat down with ESSENCE to talk all things beauty, the Tinseltown hustle and learning how to master the pole.
Original Cast Of 'Hamilton' Reunites Virtually In Support of Organizations Eradicating Racism
Today costars Okieriete "Oak" Onaodowan and Morgan Marcell gather the cast for its final Ham4Change event in a stance for social justice.
Remy Ma, Jhené Aiko, Sloane Stephens And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
These ladies leveled up your timeline yet another week; you're welcome.
Your Hair Oil Could Be Making Your Dry Scalp Worse, According To One Expert
Brand educator Robin Groover explains a few of the reasons why your scalp may be dry after using hair oils.
Brandy, China McClain, Yung Miami And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
These ladies set our timelines on fire with their full color beats and coiffed curls.
Alicia Keys, Monica, Erykah Badu And Other Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
These ladies had us green with envy over their stunning beauty looks this week.
Esi Eggleston Bracey & Marc Morial Break Down Dove's Commitment To Eliminating Systemic Racism
The Unilever EVP & COO was joined by the National Urban League president for a timely conversation during the virtual 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
Power Suits: These Three Black Women—A Mechanic, Pilot & Boxing Champion—Are Breaking Career Barriers
Ford brought these trailblazing ladies together at the 2020 virtual ESSENCE Festival of Culture for an inspiring conversation like no other.
Should You Launch A Business In 2020?
According to these boss women, if you've got the right kind of business and the ability to pivot, now just might be the time.
Tamela Mann Shares How She Conquered Her Fear of Acting
"I’m gonna do it afraid," she said of launching her stage career.
Netflix Introduced Us To ‘Strong Black’ Programming During ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
From wellness sessions, to all-access interviews with our favorite celebrities, our Blackness was on display — and it was beautiful.