Moore says Trump is using honorable men and women as pawns to distract from his policies, which drive up unemployment and cut health care and food assistance.
The president’s 30-day federal takeover of D.C.’s police has sparked debate over whether the move is about safety or politics.
New alliance centers Black LGBTQ+ joy and resistance with five days of cultural events from Aug. 13–17.
Bookstores, reading groups and community hubs are creating intentional space for healing, learning and political action during this month.
From colorful statement pieces to elegant handcrafted tassels, this roundup includes curated picks that speak to individuality, elegance, and style.
After five years of dating, the Knicks star popped the question. Here are a few things you may not know about the 7’0″ baller who stole Woods’ heart.
This year’s landmark season marks Alicia Graf Mack’s vision for the company’s future. “I’m fully aware of what this role carries,” she says.
Four founders share the emotional, financial, and mental realities behind building a business in today’s economy.
A closer look at Kayali’s newest release and why Musk Santal has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.
From skin prep and brush techniques, to their go-to products, these makeup artists are giving us everything we need this season.
Just weeks after Virginia’s AG resigned, Letitia James faces federal counts of bank fraud tied to a 2020 home purchase—charges she says are politically motivated.
A member of the “Tennessee Three” launches a progressive challenge to the veteran congressman, in what could be a fight for Memphis’ future against a backdrop of political uncertainty.
After Jimmy Kimmel Live! was briefly pulled, Rep. Jasmine Crockett introduced the Free Speech Act of 2025, sparking debate over FCC power.
Our Chi-Town reporter, and fellow mom, takes a deep dive into gut-wrenching crisis where children are both perpetrators and victims.
His admission and acceptance of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia matter because he is naming what so many men in our community live through silently.
Fifteen dynamic Black women gathered at the Ritz Paris to honor 55 years of ESSENCE, uniting across continents to celebrate sisterhood, heritage, and the enduring power of community.
From newly approved congressional maps in Texas to major changes in national park access and immigration enforcement, here are the biggest political, legal, and cultural stories shaping the week.
Founder Ashley Sutton's Hustle & Hope is a stationery brand merging intention, motivation, and real-life guidance.
A Supreme Court case on executing offenders with intellectual disabilities could reshape what “cruel and unusual punishment” means for everyone.
The Trump Administration's guidelines on DEI programs and use of federal funds leads the university to suspend Black and women student-run magazines.
How one founder turned kitchen experiments into a clean-beauty movement centered on natural ingredients and community.
Engineer-turned-writer and WeLoveUs.Shop partner Courtney Kelly is using her children's books to inspire the next generation of STEM-focused professionals.
Telling travelers to “dress with respect” won’t fix in-flight behavior — but it could deepen the biases Black passengers already face.
The entrepreneur turned her vision to make eyewear stylish, accessible and affirming into a thriving, inclusive brand.
Ashunta Sherrif Beauty was born from a mission to create luxurious, clean, and natural formulas for every shade.
