<p>Elections 2012 Coverage</p>

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Kamala Harris' Rise And Black Voters' Power Shift The Dynamics Of The 2024 Presidential Election

Kamala Harris’ Rise And Black Voters’ Power Shift The Dynamics Of The 2024 Presidential Election

'No Empire Lasts Forever': Here's What Gives These ESSENCE 'Black Futures Now' Honorees Hope For Our Future

‘No Empire Lasts Forever’: Here’s What Gives These ESSENCE ‘Black Futures Now’ Honorees Hope For Our Future

‘A Lot Of Black People Are Wondering, What Are We Getting For Our Loyalty?’ ESSENCE Black Futures Now Honorees Speak Candidly About The Upcoming Election

‘A Lot Of Black People Are Wondering, What Are We Getting For Our Loyalty?’ ESSENCE Black Futures Now Honorees Speak Candidly About The Upcoming Election

How To Actually Win The Black Vote? ESSENCE 'Black Futures Now' Honorees Remind Us That Pandering Won't Work

How To Actually Win The Black Vote? ESSENCE ‘Black Futures Now’ Honorees Remind Us That Pandering Won’t Work

WGA And AMPTP Agree To Tentative Deal Ending Writers Strike

WGA And AMPTP Agree To Tentative Deal Ending Writers Strike

Steph And Ayesha Curry's Foundation Committing $50 Million To Support Oakland's Public School Students

Steph And Ayesha Curry’s Foundation Committing $50 Million To Support Oakland’s Public School Students

What's At Stake

Dr. Heavenly Kimes Returns To 'Married to Medicine' Sharper, Stronger, And Ready For Season 11

Dr. Heavenly Kimes Returns To 'Married to Medicine' Sharper, Stronger, And Ready For Season 11

The Atlanta dentist and fan-favorite returns sharper than ever, navigating sisterhood, family milestones, and group dynamics.

Keeping Up With The Obamas

Samantha Walkes Is Creating Change Through Her Work In ‘Cross’

Samantha Walkes Is Creating Change Through Her Work In ‘Cross’

As the star of Prime Video’s captivating new series, the actress explains how authenticity drives the show’s success.

Hot-Button Topics

The Wait Is Over: J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Returns This Spring For 5th Anniversary

The Wait Is Over: J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Returns This Spring For 5th Anniversary

J. Cole’s flagship festival returns to celebrate music, community, and its five-year legacy.

Best of the DNC

Product Of The Week: EADEM Le ChouChou Lip Balm

Product Of The Week: EADEM Le ChouChou Lip Balm

An ESSENCE Beauty Writer shares deets on why TikTok’s “it” lip balm is a must have.