Bottega Veneta’s latest campaign is less about clothing and more about connection. Specifically, the quiet power of craftsmanship as a universal language. Titled “Craft is Our Language,” the ...

Summer in New Orleans doesn’t officially kick off until ESSENCE Festival of Culture rolls through town. If you know, you know. And like years prior, this year will surely be a time. From the ...

“I had very long hair growing up and had a strong aversion to even the idea of a haircut,” celebrity hairstylist Malcolm Marquez tells ESSENCE. “Hair became a way for me to have control over ...

Having good sex and even better sleep should be at the top of all of our to-do lists. However, achieving both may not be easy. Suppose you’re struggling with getting adequate rest. In that case ...

and the richness of the Black experience feels special,” Evans—who was also our Black Women In Hollywood 2025 carpet co-host— exclusively tells ESSENCE on his way to the Met. At this point ...

To understand Dawn Richard is to fully engage with her humanity and her creative inclinations. Richard is more than a brilliant musician and singer—she’s a self-actualized Black woman who has ...

Saturday at Pimlico was electric from start to finish. Thousands filled the grounds for the main event, and the fashion didn’t disappoint. Tailored suits, colorful dresses, crisp sneakers, and ...

Summer is right around the corner and Starbucks is celebrating with a summer menu that features new beverages and returning favorites. The menu, available beginning Tuesday, May 20, will introduce ...

Kandi and Riley Burruss are serving up more than just recipes—they’re dishing out legacy, one bite at a time. Food is more than just nourishment—it’s history, love, and the heart of our ...

In a recent video interview with ESSENCE, the actress opened up about playing Kyrah—a fiercely protective mother racing against time to save her son. With the movie’s release landing on Mother ...

Rising to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the iconic British girl group The Spice Girls, Mel B had no choice but to stand out. Each member showcased their own vibrant personality and style ...

This June, Netflix is serving up a dynamic mix of classics, thrillers, comedies, and documentaries that spotlight Black excellence both in front of and behind the camera. From the return of ...