

Broadband Access Is A Civil Right We Can’t Afford To Lose—But Many Can’t Afford To Have
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the digital divide in an unprecedented way.

How To Apply For Glossier's Grant For Black-Owned Beauty Businesses
Applications for the $500K grants initiative will close on July 3.

Richelle Parham On How To Build A Legacy In Business
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How Beauty Entrepreneur Angela C. Styles, Made A Way With No Blueprint
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Jermaine Dupri Got Boss Advice From A Surprising Source
The Atlanta-based music mogul learned how to take charge from one of the biggest bosses in music

Business Owners That Open Too Soon In Illinois Can Face Misdemeanor Charges
The owners of gyms, barbershops, restaurants and other businesses that defy Illinois's stay-at-home order could face fines or jail time.


Keshia Knight Pulliam And Arian Simone Say Best Friends CAN Be Successful Business Partners
Communication and boundaries are some of the key elements these founder friends use to unlock a dynamic working relationship.

Small Businesses Hit Even Harder As Paycheck Protection Program Runs Out Of Money
Small business owners are panicking amidst the news and growing fears that they’ll have to say goodbye to their businesses.

Exclusive: Inside Sephora’s Mass Layoffs And Full COVID-19 Response Plan
Chief marketing officer for the beauty retail giant answers our questions about the social media sound off and its plans for the remainder of quarantine.

John Legend Urges Churchgoers To Stay Home On Easter: 'Don't Let These Pastors Kill Your Auntie'
COVID-19 continues to rampage the U.S. and countries around the globe.

Everything Small Businesses Need To Know About The CARES Act
Small Business Roundtable Executive Director John Standford joins ESSENCE and the U.S. Black Chambers to tell us all about the CARES Act.

Five Black-Owned Feminine Care Products You Should Try
The beloved brand Honey Pot sold out largely thanks to the support of Black women. Here's a few other feminine hygiene products created by Black women that your "gina" will love.

Target Responds To The Honey Pot Ad Backlash
The retail giant doubled-down on where they stand when it comes to being inclusive in their support of entrepreneurs and the controversy surrounding the ad that featured the Black-owned brand.

The Upgrade: 3 Apps To Help You Become A More Conscious Consumer
These apps make shopping for safe and healthy foods and products a breeze.

Is Atlanta the Next Black Business Hub?
If you ask Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms: Absolutely

CEO Danyel Jones On The Importance Of Support Circles: Let's Pull Each Other To The Table & Give Each Other The Blueprint
Jones joined several Black women entrepreneurs for a memorable panel at the ESSENCE + New Voices Entrepreneur Summit & Target Holiday Market.

The Beginner's Guide To Side Gigs
Considering another source of income? These 5 side gigs just might be the answer