ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

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The makeup artist released her very first eyeshadow stick on the anniversary of her original ColorFix pigment.

The powerful political roundtable was a wide-ranging and candid conversation about the state of American democracy, health ...

From budget cuts to DEI rollbacks, here’s what led to the break and how the Curly Girl Collective is planning a 2026 comeback.

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Food critic Keith Lee gets candid at ESSENCE Fest about fatherhood, faith, mental health, and why New Orleans holds a special ...

The four-city tour kicked off in Miami with a celebration of culture, conversation, and community care—spotlighting reproductive justice, economic empowerment, and the fight for Black liberation.

Beyoncé debuted a custom Calvin Klein Collection ensemble during her “Cowboy Carter” tour stop in Landover, Maryland.

With Elevé Dance Theater, founder Deidre Sears is building a legacy of representation, mentorship, and movement—giving Black and brown youth the spotlight they deserve.

The exhibition launches at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in March 2026 and will stop in 12 additional cities by 2027.

Instagram's new ANYWAY campaign encourages creators to embrace vulnerability, messiness, and self-expression—no matter who’s ...