I was actually surprised that the topic of white boys and cornrows had never come up between Jayden and me. We’ve had so many discussions about race in the 12 years that we’ve known each other — ...

On the basketball star’s 50th birthday, ESSENCE takes a look back at all the stellar braid moments that started trends on the ...

For the 16th year in a row, St. Louis Magazine is honoring the remarkable efforts of nurses across the region by hosting the ...

Welcome to It’s Textured, a column where we untangle the joy, trauma, confusion, and frustration that can come with Black ...

The Look’ is about confidence, identity and the power of authenticity,” Michelle Obama’s new book comes out Nov. 4. Michelle ...

Dishes range from stir-fry to curry to noodles. The menu also includes a selection of fried rice entrees such as pineapple, ...

NiJaree Canady sliced a rise ball through the evening air, leaving it hovering over the plate just long enough to fool Ole Miss catcher Lexie Brady. Swing, miss, strikeout. Then came Canady’s ...

Inside the Black Women in Music dinner you will see iconic fashion, moving speeches, and a celebration of sisthood.

While women often choose hairstyles to express themselves, feel stylish, or try something new, there’s no denying that ...

A full complement of Doobie Brothers is on hand for the group's latest album -- its first with Michael McDonald since 1980 -- ...

Once a standout look or saved for celebrities only, nowadays Black women sporting blonde hair is more common place. Here, ...