For nearly 30 years, the ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE has taken place in NOLA. A new report conducted by LED highlights the event's deep economic and cultural impact on the city. BEVERLY HILLS, ...

I knew that she would be a great mother just for how she cared for her nephew and her family,” he told ESSENCE in 2020. “She respected her mother and she respected her family and those were ...

The star opens up about her debut children's book, the lessons she learned from her mother, and the realities of raising a biracial daughter today. Tika Sumpter is stepping into her author era ...

Enter: EGF cleanser, exfoliator, mask, essence, serum, hydrator, cream, eye serum. I tried it all, and the results were indescribable. Think: the relief of feeding your hungry skin five glasses of ...

There’s something sacred about a creative partnership built on trust—the kind that doesn’t just lead to great work, but redefines what’s possible when two people fully see, challenge, and ...

We all know Steve Harvey and his comedic timing and we love Lori Harvey and her entrepreneurial “It” Girl prowess. But, one individual we adore is Marjorie Harvey, the woman behind the ...

From her first fashion shoot with Vogue in 1976 to Mugler runways, and founding Iman Cosmetics, Iman is the original supermodel we read about in our history books. Born in Somalia as Zara Mohamed ...

“It means a lot to be on the Wheaties box, especially as legendary as Wheaties,” Gauff tells ESSENCE. “And being able to follow Billie Jean King is also a huge honor, so I’m really happy ...

They’ve been inseparable ever since. “I knew Vedo was the one instantly,” Shanice tells ESSENCE. “He treated me like a lady at such a young age. I was very impressed. He stimulated me ...

And even more, legends try to build up the next generation of future legends. That’s exactly what Magic Johnson and Angel Reese have teamed up to do, bringing that same fearless energy from the ...

Higher education is increasingly under scrutiny from the nation’s most powerful decision-makers. Cultural attacks, rising costs and limited student aid have deterred thousands of prospective ...

Big body blowouts, all-American nudes, and a honey blonde you could almost taste. Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit tour a month ago, and since then, has spent ...