Shelby Stewart
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Dash Lopez Is Empowering Bald Women To Regain Their Power
Hair has a history of being complex for Black women. Society has constantly pressured us on how our hair should be styled to look professional,...
UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Was A Night Of Philanthropy
Right in the heart of the Big Easy, the Zulu Tramps and One Shot Brass band led the 2024 honorees for the United Negro College...
12 Museums That Amplify Black Culture And History
Honoring our undeniable brilliance, cultural contributions and outstanding fortitude is something ESSENCE has consistently done for more than 50 decades; not merely one (short) month...
What’s Missing From The ‘Mob Wife Aesthetic’ Conversation
Put on a fur coat, some gold jewelry and red lipstick, and you might hear someone jokingly call you a mob wife. The mob wife...
Here’s The Lineup of Presenters Unveiled for the 96th Oscars
On Monday, the Oscars announced their first slate of presenters for the 96th edition of the coveted award show. Showrunners Raj Kapoor and executive producers...
Why Are So Many Black Shows Getting Canceled?
She’s Gotta Have It. Raising Dion. Survivor’s Remorse. Girlfriends. These shows are but a glimpse into the Black shows we’ve seen get the boot over...
Here Are The Presenters For The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
As the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards is on the horizon, the presenters for this year’s show have been announced. Dubbed the only awards...
Exclusive: ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ Returns
Martha’s Vineyard, with its picturesque landscapes and sun-drenched vineyards, becomes the stage for a summer full of secrets, drama, and unexpected twists for a group...
Exclusive: ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ Returns
Martha’s Vineyard, with its picturesque landscapes and sun-drenched vineyards, becomes the stage for a summer full of secrets, drama, and unexpected twists for a group...
Future Nostalgia
This issue’s release date marks my two-year anniversary with ESSENCE. When I began, I was confident that this moment—the next chapter in ESSENCE’s legacy—would happen...