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While long overdue, the announcement by President Biden that he is going to pardon all federal marijuana simple possession charges may be the largest federal marijuana reform since the beginning […] The post OP-ED: After Biden’s Marijuana Announcement, More Must Be Done To Repair The Harms To Our Communities appeared first on Essence.

In the close-knit industry of fashion, one’s success is not usually based on capability, it’s more so dependent on accessibility. Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed the industry’s doors […] The post Iman And Marcellas Reynolds On The Impact Of Black Models appeared first on Essence.

If you don’t evolve, you die. Harsh I know, but true nonetheless. Workplace experts, culture commentators and even psychologist attest that reinvention is healthy. This can be in the form […] The post 7 Times Celebs Completely Rebranded Their Career Image appeared first on Essence.

The Michelle Obama Award for Memoirs is officially up for grabs. Penguin Random House announced the retitling of the prize in its more than 25-year-old Creative Writing Awards program, on […] The post Michelle Obama Award Will Celebrate High School Memoir Writers appeared first on Essence.

On October 12, 2007, Lionsgate Films released Why Did I Get Married?, the powerful story about the difficulty of maintaining a solid relationship in modern times. Written, produced, directed, and […] The post ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ Turns 15: Take A Look At The Cast Then And Now appeared first on Essence.

Actress, producer, writer… fashion designer? Is there anything Issa Rae can’t do?  The LA native recently teamed up with Delta Airlines to share her love of her favorite things: fashion […] The post Issa Rae and Delta Team Up To Launch Travel-Inspired Collection appeared first on Essence.

Halle Bailey’s name has been popping up everywhere lately. Between the trailer and anticipation of her debut role as The Little Mermaid and the angelic tidbits of her new music […] The post Halle Bailey Struts Through LA In This Must See Leather Fit appeared first on Essence.

You may have heard of cuffing season in terms of dating, but it’s applicable to the workplace as well. Every day we’re learning more about the wants and needs of […] The post Forget Quiet QuittingIts Job Cuffing Season appeared first on Essence.

One thing Byron Allen is going to do is win and set records while doing it. It was recently reported that the media mogul made history as the first the […] The post Byron Allen Sets Record For Most Expensive U.S. Home Purchase By A Black Buyer With $100M Mansion Closing appeared first on Essence.