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Apr 1, 2025
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First Lady Style
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Signature Style
Fashion
Jan 16, 2014
First Lady Style: 50 Fashionable Moments
We’re celebrating Mrs. O’s birthday early, with her finest fashion moments. 50 has never looked better!
Beauty
Apr 1, 2025
Bald Baddies Detail How Shaving Their Hair Has Empowered Them
Four beauty gurus share how cutting their hair has catapulted their confidence and allowed them to live free lives.
News
Apr 1, 2025
Senator Cory Booker's Marathon Speech Hits 16 Hours and Counting, Calling Out 'Recklessness' Of Trump Policies
The New Jersey Democrat remains standing through the night as tens of thousands tune in to watch his critique of the Trump administration’s first 71 days.
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Fashion
Nov 5, 2012
The First Lady's Fashion Evolution
Michelle Obama’s fierce style transformation through the years.
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Fashion
Sep 26, 2013
First Lady Style: Belt It Out!
Through thick or thin, Mrs. O tops her ensemble with the chicest belts ever!
Lifestyle
Apr 1, 2025
T.I. And Tiny Throw Their Daughter, Heiress, A Cowgirl Birthday Party
The nine-year-old aspiring singer and rising star celebrated her birthday with family and close friends at home.
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Celebrity
May 16, 2012
First Lady Style: Brooches
Lifestyle
Apr 1, 2025
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Visa-Friendly Countries For Travelers Ready To Leave The U.S.
Considering a move abroad? There are plenty of countries where Black travelers can thrive. It’s time to explore your options beyond America.
Lifestyle
Apr 1, 2025
Candiace Dillard Bassett Shares Her Biggest Motherhood Fear: 'Could I Die?'
The 38-year-old had her first child, a son, Jett Maxwell Lee Bassett, with her husband, Chris, in October 2024.
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News
Mar 13, 2025
Five Years After Breonna Taylor’s Death, What’s Changed?
Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT, was killed in a botched "no-knock" raid at her Louisville apartment on March 13, 2020
News
Mar 13, 2025
"This Is A Year To Redirect, Not Rest" – Why ESSENCE Black Futures Honorees Say Collective Action Can’t Wait
ESSENCE Black Futures honorees, Dr. Brandon Frame, Tevon Blair, Dr. Topeka Sam and W. Mondale Robinson discuss the power of community and advocacy in the face of political and social challenges.
News
Mar 12, 2025
Class Is In Session: #HillmanTok Educators Bring Digital Black Education Movement To Congress
UNCF partners with TikTok to showcase how the viral learning community is reshaping career pathways.
News
Mar 12, 2025
Department Of Education Cuts Workforce By Nearly Half As Trump Vows To Shut Down Agency
"Reduction in force" notifications went out to 1,315 employees Tuesday.
Money & Career
Mar 11, 2025
Mark Cuban Offers Advice To Black Women Founders: ‘Stop Looking For Funding’
Alongside Tabitha Brown, Cuban shared what it takes to be successful as a small business owner in today’s climate.
Money & Career
Mar 11, 2025
Style Without Sacrifice: These Are Healthy And Sustainable Black-Owned Braiding Hair Options
These braiding hair brands to help you maintain your style without compromising your health.
Money & Career
Mar 10, 2025
Spring Into Financial Freedom: 5 Money Moves Black Families Should Make Before June
Turn tax season into your wealth-building season with these critical financial strategies.
News
Mar 10, 2025
Killed For Voting Then, Blocked From Voting Now: A History Of Attacks On Black Political Power
From racial terror to literacy tests to modern-day voter suppression, efforts to silence Black political power have never stopped.
Money & Career
Mar 10, 2025
Workplace Burnout Isn't A Badge of Honor—Here's How To Break The Cycle
Rest is not a reward; it's a right.
