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Polling locations are forever changing. What was once your polling location last year, may definitely not be the same this year. To locate your correct polling place, click on your […] The post Find Your Polling Place appeared first on Essence.

Due to the unrest permeating the country right now due to racism, Black creatives are feeling even more emboldened to call out racism when they see and experience it. It’s […] The post ‘Dear White People’ Actor Griffin Matthews Calls Out Racism On Broadway appeared first on Essence.

In the days since the killing of George Floyd, people around the world have been putting boots to the ground demanding that the police officers involved be held accountable. Floyd […] The post Celebrity Parents Speak On The Worries Of Raising Black Children In America appeared first on Essence.

 Jimmy Fallon told his viewers on Monday night that he’d be having a “different kind of show” after the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent global protests and continual […] The post Jimmy Fallon Apologizes Again For Wearing Blackface appeared first on Essence.

Even though many of this month’s pride parades and festivals have been canceled due to social distancing rules, there are plenty of ways to celebrate even if you are homebound. […] The post Show Your Pride With These Stunning Nail Designs appeared first on Essence.

With the world in such disarray, many of us singles have found it tempting to find a quaranTING to cuddle up with while social distancing. Not Sammie. The R&B singer, […] The post Exclusive: Singer Sammie Talks Healing From A Breakup And Enjoying Singlehood appeared first on Essence.

Sisterhood is undoubtedly one of the strongest vertebras in the spine of the Black community. Whether we are playfully catching up on the latest “Real Housewives” episode in our group […] The post These Famous Celebrity Women Credit Sisterhood And Friendship As A Necessary Part Of Their Success appeared first on Essence.

Back in February, before the year 2020 literally blew up in flames, laughter was heard coming from the second floor of an apartment building in the Arts District of Los […] The post VH1 Host Johnny Wright Shares Advice Michelle Obama Gave Him When Getting Into Reality TV appeared first on Essence.

President Donald Trump was reportedly whisked away to the underground bunker for a little under an hour as protests outside of the White House grew, according to CNN. The report […] The post Trump Cowered In Underground Bunker Amid White House Protests appeared first on Essence.