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How Black Creatives Are Fearlessly Defining The Culture In Hollywood
Over the past decade, an influx of Black decision-makers in writers’ rooms and directors’ chairs has meant seeing our stories chronicled in film and TV—in...
Meet The Faces Who Ushered In The Black Is Beautiful Movement
It was not common, in the 1950s, to witness Black women rocking their natural hair. Before that point, wigs were the popular style choice, as...
Alabama’s Legacy Museum Tells The Story Of Racial Injustice
Bryan Stevenson, activist and author, is a man seemingly ordained to fight for freedom. The soft-spoken jurist is so purpose-filled that if he came here...
Stream This Now: The Black History Month Edition
In honor of Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black actors and producers who got their start making independent films rich in our...
Family Of Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst, Asks For Privacy After Reports Of Her Suicide
Law enforcement officials have identified a woman who jumped from a Manhattan building to her death Sunday as Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 Miss USA winner....
4 Powerful Ways to Build Investing Confidence
Emotions always play a role in investing. We’re human. It’s just how we roll. For some investors, especially newer ones, it can be hard to...
8 Important Questions Successful Savers Ask Regularly
Fact: A good splurge every now and again is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Whether it’s a shiny new pair of shoes, your artisanal coffee...
4 Smart Ways to Find Balance As An Investor
Someone once said, “Aim for balance in all things.” All things would be great, but let’s start with investing, where finding the right balance between...
Happy Birthday Anita Baker! Our Favorite Hit Songs
The post Happy Birthday Anita Baker! Our Favorite Hit Songs appeared first on Essence.
Tabitha Brown Is A Master Class In Living And Loving With Purpose
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 issue of ESSENCE magazine. When you think about it, Tabitha Brown’s mega-success doesn’t quite make sense. Or...