‘Sylvie's Love’ Stars Tessa Thompson and Aja Naomi King Discuss What It Means To Own A Seat At The Table
“I think it's really important that Black women get to see themselves and all the shades and shapes and sizes," says Thompson to Yes, Girl! podcast.
Nia Long Talks About Her Traumatic Visit To The Hair Salon
"I didn't want to be White, but I wanted to feel like I fit into my environment," says Long.
This Patti LaBelle Classic Still Gives Us All The Love Feels
The living legend performed "If Only You Knew" during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture's virtual experience.
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Yes, Girl! Lifts Up Juneteenth With A Special Episode
The hosts reminisce about the holiday with other Black creatives including Kirk Franklin, Kendrick Sampson, director Channing Godfrey Peoples and TV host Alzo Slade
Insecure's Kendrick Sampson on Black Mental Health & Reimagining Justice
On Yes, Girl! podcast, the actor and activist advocates for uplifting our communities despite the pain of being Black in America.
Kandi Burruss-Tucker Shares Her Mother's Day Plans In Her ATL Quarantine
On Yes, Girl! podcast, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star says her family will be Instagram ready. Sponsored by SheaMoisture.
The Dope Black Podcasts I Discovered This Week #DownTime
As a Webby nominee, I admittedly scoped out the competition and instead found some new faves for my listening ears.
Teddy Riley Says He And Bobby Brown Had Beef While Recording 'My Prerogative'
On Essence’s Yes, Girl! podcast, the superproducer shares that the singer disappeared from their studio session for three hours.
ESSENCE Secures Its Second Webby Nomination
Recognized as the “Internet’s Highest Honor,” Yes, Girl! podcast is nominated for best individual episode for the 2020 Webbys
How Kelly Rowland Learned To Stand In Her Womanhood: 'You're Going To Get All of This'
Stepping fully into her sensuality took some time, the artist tells Yes, Girl! podcast, but now that she's there, she's never going back. Sponsored by SheaMoisture.
How Playing Her Mother Onscreen Empowered Kierra Sheard
Kierra "Kiki" Sheard found a confidence she needed in rising to meet the challenge of starring in The Clark Sisters Lifetime Movie.
Watch Lauren And Cameron From 'Love Is Blind' Play The Newlywed Game
How well does this reality show couple know each other? Watch them test their skills on ESSENCE's "Yes, Girl" podcast.
Omarion Reveals The Kind of Woman He Is Looking For In His Next Partner
No matter how “unbothered” he may be in his professional life, Omarion is attracted to independent and strong women in his personal life.
'Orange Is The New Black' Star Danielle Brooks Wants People To Know All Sides Of Her—Emotions And All
“Being in the public eye, people just assume everything is good,” Brooks said to Yes, Girl! podcast.
Robin Thede Uses 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' To Honor Jackée Harry And Other Women Who've Inspired Her
The show creator and comedian spoke with "Yes, Girl!" podcast about celebrating the women who "gave us so much."
K. Michelle Says She's 'Trying To Change The Color' Of Country Music
"Black women charting within this genre is just very unheard [of]. It's not done. And I think that's sad," she said on ESSENCE's Yes, Girl! podcast.
LL Cool J Gives A Loving Shout-Out To Curvy Women
The legendary rapper stopped by ESSENCE's 'Yes, Girl' podcast and dropped so many gems.
Michael B. Jordan Credits Advice From Hollywood Legends In Helping Him Build His Career
The "Just Mercy" star tells "Yes, Girl" podcast he also has his sights set on directing one day.