With words that pulse with vulnerability, sensuality, retrospection, and joy, a gifted collective of Black queer poets are ...

J.E. Thomas is returning this summer with her second middle-grade novel, “The AI Incident,” publishing July 8, 2025, from Levine Querido.

June 25 marks a day when the world lost one of its brightest stars, Michael Jackson. Even years later, his music, dance moves ...

By Ahsan Washington Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G, highlighted street life versus corporate ambition. His lyrics offered business insights.

BLACK ENTERPRISE dug through BIG’s catalog and came out with five standout quotes that showcase his brilliant perspective on getting money, building wealth, and embodying a boss mentality. What ...

1684Ava DuVernay/Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival The road to success is paved with confidence, hard work, and the ability to stay motivated. Just ask the stars -- ...

While the title of Preston Lauterbach's book, “Before Elvis — the African American Musicians Who Made the King” (Hachette Book Group, $15.99) might be deemed provocative, the author offers no ...

While the title of Preston Lauterbach's book, “Before Elvis — the African American Musicians Who Made the King” (Hachette Book Group, $15.99) might be deemed provocative, the author offers no ...

The year 2024 was a challenging one for Black students, teachers and language. Some school districts banned books, others restricted how classrooms discussed Black history and still others tried to ...

This story was originally published on Word In Black. By: Quintessa Williams 2024 was a challenging year for Black students, teachers, and language. Some school districts banned books, others ...