
'Queen & Slim' Director Melina Matsoukas Praises Black Women For Her Career
"I'm here because of Black women."

Watch Cynthia Erivo And Naomie Harris Have A Battle Of Black British Culture
And while you're at it, binge some of the best episodes of "The B-Side."

Two-Year Anniversary Of #MeToo: What’s Next For The ‘me too.’ Movement?
Where are we now?

Fake Depiction Of Trump Brutally Killing Black Lives Matter, Assaulting Maxine Waters Shown At His Resort
Organizers of a pro-Trump conference claim to know nothing of the video that shows some of his top detractors being brutally assaulted.

Video: Go Inside The ESSENCE Best In Black Fashion Awards
See a little of what you missed as ESSENCE kicked off NY Fashion Week with our first-ever Best In Black Fashion Awards.

Why Did White Galveston Police Officers Use A Leash On This Black Man?
The officers showed "poor judgment," Galveston Police Chief Vernon L. Hale III said.

Sen. Cory Booker: ‘This Election Can’t Just Be About Trump’
In an interview with ESSENCE's News & Politics Director Yesha Callahan, Booker said that it’s not enough for voters to know what he’s against, but also what he’s for.

EXCLUSIVE: Plus-Size Supermodel Liris Crosse Opens Up About Body Diversity
“You have to be resilient, stick to your guns and believe in yourself,” says Crosse offering advice for those looking to break into fashion.

EXCLUSIVE: Miles Richie Talks Growing Up Famous And Becoming A Male Model
Take a look at our exclusive "My Fashion Story" video, in which Richie describes how his fashion career has helped him come out of his shell.

The Black Affect: Comedienne Nicole Byer Opens Up About Being Asked To Be 'Blacker' At Auditions
Welcome to The Black Affect, a digital storytelling experience where celebrities share a moment they've been made aware of their own Blackness.

ESSENCE Eats: Join Our Debate on These Traditional Holiday Cocktails
We ask and answer the question - what is egg nog anyway?

EXCLUSIVE Video: Trinidad James Gets His Nails Done & Dishes On His 'Fearless' Fashion Sense
"I’ve dressed this way for so long, when it wasn’t cool for men-of-color or a straight man to just dress how he wants to dress,” he says.

Watch #InMyFeed: ESSENCE Is Your One-Stop Shop For The Mid-Term Elections
Make sure you tune into our #BlackWomenLead election night livestream!

Valerie Jarrett On Importance Of The Women's Vote: 'If We Empower Women, We Empower Everyone'
The former senior advisor to President Obama is urging everyone to vote in Tuesday's election!

Ciara Gives Us A 'Dose' Of Killer Choreography In New Video
Cici is back with a pep rally-inspired video for her empowerment anthem.

Afro Chic! Ciara Gives Us South African Fashion Vibes With Her New Music Video
The summer of 2018 has been a hot one and it seems Ciara has turned the heat up yet again. Since early July, CiCi has heated up the charts with her […]

Every Celebrity Cameo In Drake's New 'In My Feelings' Video
Drake dropped the visuals for his Scorpion track “In My Feelings” on Thursday, and it is obvious that the Toronto native is trying to get another viral video on his […]