African-American

In 1968, the nation’s first African American studies major was developed at San Francisco State University after an uproarious outcry from students and faculty. 54 years later, historically Black university […] The post After Nearly 150 Years, HBCU Prairie View A&M Allows Students To Earn Bachelors Degree In African American Studies appeared first on Essence.

A jury in Florida decided on Thursday that Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz should be spared from a death sentence and instead face life in prison without parole. In 2018, Cruz […] The post Parkland Mass Shooter Spared From Death Sentence appeared first on Essence.

These eight elected officials with Latin American roots are making sure their communities are represented politically. Here’s what to know about Grace Diaz, Ritchie Torres, Candace Valenzuela, Adriano Espaillat, Kristine […] The post WATCH | U.S. Politicians of Afro-Latin Heritage Who Are Breaking Barriers appeared first on Essence.

Jonathan Batista has made history by becoming the first Black principal dancer in the 50-year existence of the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, Washington. Batista told local radio station KUOW-FM […] The post Jonathan Batista Becomes First Black Black Principal Dancer For Pacific Northwest Ballet appeared first on Essence.

The history of supplier diversity in the United States reaches back to the time immediately following race riots in Detroit in 1968, when General Motors launched one of the first programs of […] The post Walgreens’s Alethia Jackson Discusses The State of Supplier Diversity And How More Black Brands Are Being Seen On The Shelves appeared first on Essence.

Pervasive opportunity gaps have widened the already vast racial wealth gap between Black Americans and other racial groups. Sweeping action is needed to change this, and it looks like Deloitte […] The post Deloitte US Announces $1.5 Billion Investment To Bolster The Black Workforce appeared first on Essence.

“When an actor gets into a wig that authentically represents them in texture and style, they get to bring another part of themselves into the character they are playing,” says […] The post In the Spotlight: Black Hair on Broadway appeared first on Essence.

Because social media has become arguably too pervasive, several studies have been conducted over the years to look at the impact it has on our mental health. Inquiring even further […] The post The Impacts Of Social Media On Black Women’s Health appeared first on Essence.