60 Years After Malcolm X’s Assassination, His Family Calls For Declassification Of Government Files – Essence
Bettmann/Getty images It has been 60 years since Civil Rights leader Malcolm X was assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965, in New York City, yet his family is still demanding answers.…
According To A New Study, Black Singles Are Owning Their Pleasure In 2025
Getty Black singles may not be partnered, but they’re keeping things safe and spicy in the bedroom, according to a new BLK study. The dating app’s State of Black Singles…
On The Radar: NAACP To Honor Kamala Harris, Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Trump, Soccer Star’s Powerful Protest & More – Essence
This week’s headlines highlighted resilience, accountability and ongoing civil rights battles. Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the Chairman’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards, recognizing her…
Ayo Edebiri Is Giving Us Major Beauty Inspo – Essence
Taylor Hill/Getty Images If there’s one thing we can count on from Ayo Edebiri, it’s that she’s going to serve fashion (see her Loewe suit moment at the Golden Globes).…
ESScent Of The Week: Is PHLUR’s Golden Rule 2025’s Most Coveted Fragrance? – Essence
PHLUR’s journey in clean fragrances started in 2015 with a simple mission: bring transparency and sustainability to perfumery. Their newest creation, Golden Rule EDP, has exploded across TikTok (like many…
Chaka Khan Brings Her Magic To Montreux Jazz Festival Miami – Essence
Photo Credit: Per Ole Hagen/Redfern For more than five decades, Chaka Khan has remained a force of nature—an artist whose voice, style, and presence defined an era. This month, the…
A Taste Of The Past: Shorne Benjamin’s New-Age Caribbean Fare Pays Homage
DP Jolly Caribbean food hasn’t always been trendy. Those who’ve sampled staple dishes of the islands can attest to the joy the delicious flavors bring—but for mainstream America, it can…
The Black Wine History You Should Know Before Your Next Glass
Getty Images While more than 11,600 wineries are operating in the U.S.—with at least one in all 50 states—Black-owned wineries and wine brands only account for less than 1% of…
ESSENCE Festival Of Culture’s $346M Impact Shows Black Women Mean Business – Essence
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 6: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage for the Global Black Economic Forum during the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture at the…
EXCLUSIVE: Watch Mia Spiral In Part Two Of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ Reunion – Essence
(Photo by: Clifton Prescod/Bravo) The Real Housewives of Potomac reunion is delivering on its promise: tears, drama, and a reckoning long overdue. In an exclusive clip obtained by ESSENCE, fans…