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.
The economy and employment may be suffering, but there are still ways to finesse your pocketbook.
Major franchises return while filmmakers take risks, setting up a year that could reshape what big movies look like.
From long-awaited comebacks to fresh originals, these are the shows worth checking out this year.
Gen Z’s projected income surge, fueled by inheritance and wage growth, could make it the wealthiest generation by 2035—though not everyone will benefit equally.
One writer details how a year without alcohol changed everything about her skin and health.
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.
The latest jobs report shows Black workers facing higher joblessness, longer unemployment spells, and growing economic risk.
Products are a treat: whipped shea and cocoa butter body smoothies, aromatherapy bath salts, and restorative oils for hair and skin.
Founded by Cora Spearman-Chang, the WeLoveUs.Shop partner is an example of what can happen when fashion is intertwined with core values and craftsmanship.
The proposed merger hasn’t closed yet, but its implications for DEI, Black-led projects, and access in Hollywood are already coming into focus.
Behind the matching pajamas and curated feeds is a cycle of pressure, spending, and stress many of us feel every season.
It’s been 30 years since a Texas Democrat has won a statewide position and the 2023 freshman Congresswoman hopes to change that during the 2026 midterm election.
WeLoveUs.Shop partner Tea Please turns rich, dessert flavors into loose-leaf teas that let you indulge with less sugar and more intention.
Dominique Birdsong's gorgeous line of handbags, Ziva Naseer, a WeLoveUs.Shop partner, are inspired by her grandmother and her own time living in Abu Dhabi.
Patrice Chappelle and son Bron are filling a long-overlooked gap in the beauty industry, while creating clean, natural products.
