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She’s Got Game: Former WNBA Player Michelle Reed Talks Winning On And Off The Court

As a child growing up in South Jamaica Houses – also known as the infamous “40 Projects” in Queens, NY, Michelle Reed didn’t know anyone...

The Soundtrack Of Our Lives

This story originally appeared in July/August 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands July 25. The Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans holds a...

The Soundtrack Of Our Lives

This story originally appeared in July/August 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands July 25. The Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans holds a...

The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture Releases Statement On The 2024 Clean Zone Ordinance In New Orleans

As the 30th celebration of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture approaches, we remain focused on continuing to strengthen our ties with the New Orleans and Louisiana...

AT&T Dream In Black Road To Festival

We are just weeks away from celebrating ESSENCE’s 30th anniversary at our 2024 Essence Festival of Culture, and our partners at AT&T are kicking off...

We The Urban, Fan Of Your Brand, Skai Blue Media And Unbothered Host An Intimate Dinner Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month 

Skai Blue Media and Fan Of Your Brand hosted an intimate dinner in Public Hotels’ private room with Willie Green, Founder of mental health, wellness,...

Usher To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At BET Awards 2024

Today, BET revealed that ESSENCE Cover Star Usher, the GRAMMY® award-winning global entertainment icon and 2024 BET Awards four-time nominee, will be honored with the...

Black Man Build

With Black Men Build, I want you to be able to live a full life and be a part of something that is powerful,” says...

Awareness And Innovation Pump New Life Into Black Women’s Heart and Maternal Healthcare

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality, and death in general, among Black women residing in the United States, according to...

Following ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History,’ Expert Weighs In On The Power Of Black Twitter

In 2010, Dr. Marcus Collins was making a name for himself in Houston’s music scene under Matthew Knowles’ Music World Entertainment imprint. During this time,...