Forget The Dating Apps – Here’s How To Find A Potential Partner Organically
Getty Ladies, we know you’re tired of sifting through multiple dating apps, only to be left with the prospect of potential partners who later reveal themselves to be professional daters,…
Inside Taye Diggs’ Solo Sandals Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Getaway
John Parra/Getty Images for Sandals Resorts While the rest of us were turning on our computers and begrudgingly returning to our offices post-holiday on January 2, actor Taye Diggs was…
53% Of Americans Didn’t Use All Their Time Off Last Year — Here’s How to Maximize Your 2025 PTO – Essence
Young woman resting with boyfriend in speedboat during summer vacation If there’s one thing about me, all of my paid time off will be used and accounted for each year.…
Jhene Aiko’s Wellness Brand Provides Massages For LA Wildfire First Responders – Essence
Jason Ryan/NurPhoto via Getty Images Earlier this month, a series of over 30 wildfires burnt down Los Angeles as one of the worst climate crises in the city’s history. Among…
Why The Oma, Shop Is Harlem’s Most Interesting Third Space – Essence
Courtesy of The Oma, Shop There is no other space quite like Lizzy Okpo’s ingenious brainchild, The Oma, Shop I and II. The Oma, Shop II, the second of her…
How Martin Luther King III And Arndrea Waters King Are Bringing MLK’s Vision Into The Present – Essence
Arndrea Waters King and Martin Luther King III. Every year, MLK Day isn’t just a time to reflect—it’s a call to action. As the only federal holiday designated as a…
Ananda Lewis On Living With Stage 4 Breast Cancer — In Her Own Words
Paul Archuleta/Getty Images This story is featured in the January/February 2025 issue of ESSENCE. Breast cancer entered my life in a very sneaky way. I breastfed my son for three…
President Biden Pardons Criminal Justice Advocate 24 Years After Her Release From Prison – Essence
Photo Credit – Kemba Smith On his final full day in office, on Sunday, January 19, President Biden announced that he leveraged his clemency power to pardon Kemba Smith Pradia,…
Facelift Without Surgery? I Tried A Buccal Facial And Lymphatic Drainage Massage – Essence
Rob Lewine / Getty Images When it comes to wellness trends, I’m always curious to see what the buzz is about. Recently, I decided to treat myself to a Buccal…
ICYMI: Anwar Carrots And Walmart Launch “Homegrown” Collection, Jacquemus Announces Apple Partnership, And More – Essence
Carrots, Walmart This weekend included many fashion-filled moments worth remembering. First off, after a nationwide black-out, TikTok has returned. Next up, Jacquemus has announced a partnership with Apple. Anwar Carrots…