Essence

Hours after the Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration's plan to forgive student loans and a day after the court ended Affirmative Action, Vice...

Several notable figures in entertainment, fitness, and health were present at the ESSENCE Wellness House. Held in Atlanta, the event's theme was “Love Thyself First.” Attendees...

Several of the top women in sports were honored at the 2022 ESSENCE Black Women In Sports Awards Brunch. The event, which took place...

Essence’s Girls United 2022 Summit recently brought out the hottest young Black and female trailblazers to Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. Hosted by Reginae Carter,...

Most everyday people are not aware that making a difference is part of the Coca-Cola DNA. That narrative has to change. Since the company...

ESSENCE Girls United, the premier destination for young Black women, will host its third annual summit on November 5 at the Atlanta Contemporary Arts...

*KeKe Palmer opened up to Essence — as she graces the January cover — about the pressure of becoming the first black Cinderella, but how she likes challenges. “I know that the role of Cinderella is primarily for a Caucasian girl, but it didn’t stop me from going in and it didn’t stop them from seeing me,” she […]

NEW ORLEANS — You weren't able to make it out to "Nawlinz" for the 20th annual Essence Music Festival? Don't you worry. Even though we...

NEW ORLEANS — Thursday evening in New Orleans was the calm before the musical storm. The 20th Annual Essence Music Festival will detonate with a...

NEW ORLEANS -- Hip Hop Great Kanye West (from left) performs as the Saturday night headliner at the Superdome during the 2011 Essence Music...