Civil Rights Icon Rev. Joseph E. Lowery Dies At 98
Often referred to as the "Dean" of the Civil Rights Movement, Lowery passed away peacefully in his home on Friday surrounded by family.
The WNBA Kicks Off Women's History Month With A Nod To Inaugural Stars
Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Rebecca Lobo were the first players to sign during the WNBA's inaugural season, inspiring women everywhere.
Solange Accepts First-Ever Lena Horne Prize With Speech About Overcoming 'Great, Great Fear'
The singer opened up about how her "life changed drastically" while creating her recent album, "When I Get Home," and working through fear.
What Is Your Legacy? Black Celebs Share Their Inspirational Responses After Kobe Bryant's Death
"Hopefully I lay down a foundation or a blueprint that encourages people to be the best version of themselves," Michael B. Jordan shared with ESSENCE.
Trevor Jackson Was Told After An Audition That There's Only Room For One Black Lead
"Things like that happen all the time," Jackson tells ESSENCE.
Trevor Jackson Takes To The Ocean In New Video 'Puddles'
The video, directed by Jackson himself, is a wavy love song that sees the actor-singer doing the thing he loves most.
Watch 'Grown-ish' Star Trevor Jackson Talk About The Importance Of Seeing Young Black College Kids On TV
The actor tells ESSENCE that "Grown-ish" offers up the type of representation we deserve.
ESSENCE Exclusive: All The Hot Guys We Styled For Our Men’s Pages In 2018
See our sexy celebrity “models,” including Trevor Jackson, Broderick Hunter, Winston Duke, Quincy Brown and more!