Elections 2012 Coverage

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What's At Stake

Notes From ESSENCE's Election Viewing Party

Notes From ESSENCE's Election Viewing Party

Where did you watch the returns last night? Natalie Hopkinson, like millions of Americans, celebrated at an intimate viewing party.

Keeping Up With The Obamas

The Obama Family's Sweetest Moments

The Obama Family's Sweetest Moments

Ever since we first laid eyes on the Obama family on the campaign trail back in 2008, they have provided…

Hot-Button Topics

Election 2012: They Said We Wouldn't Turn Out...

Election 2012: They Said We Wouldn't Turn Out…

Daniella Gibbs Léger takes a moment to celebrate the large — and probably game-changing — African American vote on Election…

Best of the DNC

6 Best Quotes From Michelle Obama's DNC Speech

6 Best Quotes From Michelle Obama's DNC Speech

The First Lady shared an awe-inspiring speech about love, strength and change.

News

Did You Know That The Easter Monday Tradition In America Started Because Of Segregation?

Did You Know That The Easter Monday Tradition In America Started Because Of Segregation?

When the White House began hosting its annual Easter egg roll in 1878, Black people were not allowed to attend.…