“There’s No Cure Without Us”: One Woman’s Mission To Transform Awareness And Care For Black Patients With Multiple Myeloma – Essence
Multiple myeloma, often referred to simply as myeloma, is a complex and frequently misunderstood blood cancer that originates in the bone marrow and affects the immune system. As the second…
Tyra Banks Brought Her Mom As Date To ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood
Amy Sussman/Getty Images The always iconic Tyra Banks stepped out for ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday (Feb. 25), and she had the best date anyone could bring…
The Best Beauty Looks At ESSENCE’s Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Essence
Getty Images It’s a cloudy day in Los Angeles, but the city’s shining stars brought the light to ESSENCE’s annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards held at Fairmont Century Plaza.…
A New Study Finds Carcinogens In 10 Synthetic Braiding Hair Brands – Essence
Alena Frolova / Getty Images Last year, a class action lawsuit against relaxer brands—including L’Oréal’s Dark & Lovely and Ultra Sheen, Just for Me, and Motions, among others— was filed…
The Business Of Beating Imposter Syndrome, According To Iman Alleyne, Founder Of Kind Academy
Iman Alleyne Being the boss comes with a level of responsibility people watching from the stands may never see. One of those responsibilities is overcoming crippling self-doubt that could sabotage…
Beauty In Black: ‘Less Is More’ Beauty Products To Try – Essence
Welcome to ‘Beauty In Black.’ A video series where our Senior Beauty Editor, Akili King, discusses the newest and hottest Black-owned products in the beauty sphere. “Why not treat yourself…
Rémy Martin Pours Back Into Community With Newly Launched ‘This Is My City’ Microgrant Program Supporting Black Creatives – Essence
The culture shapers and tastemakers of our cities rarely get their flowers while they’re still planting seeds. Rémy Martin is on a mission to change that, with their newly launched…
Behind The Brand: The Reality For Black Women In Corporate Beauty – Essence
Diversity and inclusivity in beauty are often judged by what brands present to the world. In other words: campaigns featuring diverse faces, expansive shade ranges, and buzzword-laden mission statements. But…
‘W.A.G.s to Riches’ Was The Picture Perfect Reality Show, Then It Became Exploitive – Essence
Courtesy Netflix/Tudum W.A.G.s to Riches, the latest Netflix reality series to follow the wives and girlfriends of top athletes and rappers, checked all the boxes of a quintessential reality show:…
Macy’s Debuts Exhibition Honoring Eunice Johnson, Lois K. Alexander Lane, And Ann Lowe – Essence
Macy’s This month marked the debut of a special project at Macy’s. Titled The Prerogative Project: Black Women In Fashion: Work, Play & Legacy was curated by Quanasia Graham the…