African-American

As thousands of Black Live Matter supporters flooded Los Angeles streets over the weekend, rising artist Chika was one of the many who were arrested for protesting against the White […] The post Rapper Chika Arrested For Protesting In Los Angeles appeared first on Essence.

Glossier is springing into action with a $1 million pledge to help fight “systematic racism, white supremacy, and the historic oppression of the Black community.”  On Saturday, the world-famous beauty […] The post Glossier Makes A $1 Million Pledge To The Black Community appeared first on Essence.

The last week has been very heavy with the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests that sprang up around the globe. With so much of the news and […] The post 9 Children’s Books To Teach Your Kids About Racism And Discrimination appeared first on Essence.

Over the weekend many beauty brand leaders stepped up to show their support to the Black community with messages condemning the death of George Floyd, touting the #BlackLivesMatter. Others even […] The post Sunday Riley And Other Beauty Brands Pledge Money To Support Black Community appeared first on Essence.

What do you do when you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired? Take a time out and pause. And that’s exactly what two Black women are urging all […] The post What Is Blackout Tuesday? appeared first on Essence.

Someone tried to use a website with Breonna Taylor’s name to draw in funds for the Louisville Metro Police Foundation, a private group that raises money to support the police […] The post Website Using Breonna Taylor’s Name Was Used To Raise Money For Police Foundation appeared first on Essence.

Just when we thought we couldn’t love Rihanna any more than we already do, the singer, fashion boss and beauty mogul reaffirmed her undying commitment to the culture. She took […] The post Rihanna Says Her Brands Will Not Sell Anything On Blackout Tuesday appeared first on Essence.

Amid a pandemic and protests happening across the U.S., we can’t forget that today several states across the country and the District of Columbia are holding primary elections. Seven states […] The post Eight States, D.C Have Primary Elections Today appeared first on Essence.