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.
A year-end checklist to help you protect your peace, close out 2025 strong, and set your money up for what’s next.
From shower steamers and sponges, to soap, body butters, and bath salts, these goodies will help you care for your body during colder months and year-round.
Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, founder of West Africa’s first and only art fair, reflects on how it has grown into a week-long international cultural festival across the sprawling city of Lagos.
The 1995 classic helped define a generation of Black women on screen. Here’s how its stars and characters have evolved since.
See photos of them side by side, as always, not only in support of one another, but also in matching style and grace.
From pixie cuts to sculptural braids, take a look at 8 of the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.
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.
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.
With hit shows, major partnerships, and a rapidly expanding empire, 50 Cent’s business playbook is shaping the future of entertainment.
For Black women, ending a marriage can unravel savings, stability, and credit overnight. Here’s how to navigate the fallout with strategy and clarity.
From record layoffs to rising unemployment among Black women and young workers, here’s what this year’s job market really looked like.
If your utility bills skyrocketed this season, you’re not imagining it. Here’s why costs keep rising and who’s paying the price.
