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An independent autopsy into the death of George Floyd requested by his family has ruled his death a homicide as a result of “asphyxiation from sustained pressure.” According to CNN, […] The post Independent Autopsy: George Floyd Died Of ‘Asphyxiation From Sustained Pressure’ appeared first on Essence.

It’s been said over and over again, but the reality is: the future of travel as we know is now forever changed. As many U.S. states have begun phase I […] The post These Countries Will Be Welcoming U.S. Travelers For Tourism This Summer appeared first on Essence.

99 years ago today, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, also known as Black Wall Street, burned to its ground after a mob of angry white people torched Black businesses and […] The post On The 99th Anniversary Of The Tulsa Race Massacre, America Still Has A Long Way To Go appeared first on Essence.

Black people are fed up, y’all. Protests have erupted in at least 30 U.S. cities over the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, a Black man who was viciously murdered at the […] The post ‘RHOA’ Star Tanya Sam’s Restaurant Destroyed During Atlanta Protests appeared first on Essence.

On Sunday morning, Atlanta’s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had a few choice words for Donald Trump, on the heels of her city experiencing a weekend of protests. In an interview […] The post Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms On Trump: ‘He Should Just Stop Talking’ appeared first on Essence.

Insecure actor Kendrick Sampson was on the front lines Saturday at a protest in Los Angeles where he was hit by rubber bullets and by police batons, injuring him. Sampson […] The post ‘Insecure’ Star Kendrick Sampson Hit By Rubber Bullets At LA Protest appeared first on Essence.

The tall white man was dressed in all black and carrying an umbrella. In one of his hands, he held a hammer and calmly attacked an Auto Zone store in […] The post When Raging Against The Machine Beware Of The White Agent Provocateur appeared first on Essence.

Still trying to figure out what to buy for the man who has practically everything? What better gift is there than the gift of health? With more time spent working […] The post Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Dads Who Love To Workout appeared first on Essence.

During these stressful times, people are prioritizing their health and well-being more than ever in order to protect themselves and their immune systems. One thing that each of us can […] The post How Staying Hydrated Can Help Support Your Immune System appeared first on Essence.