What It’s Like Dating With Sickle Cell Disease
Adobe Stock/rocketclips September is National Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month. Sickle cell anemia is a disease that is inherited genetically through a trait passed to a child by both parents,…
Nation’s First Black Country Club is Getting A Makeover
by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 27, 2024 The nation’s first Black-owned and operated country club is getting restored thanks to a $75,000 grant. The first Black-owned and operated country club in…
Mamas At Work: Syleena Johnson On Having Intolerable Uncertainty Disorder
Anthony Tyus Syleena Johnson is in a great place these days. The singer and TV personality has a new album out, Legacy, honoring her journey and the life of her…
Judicial System Keeps Failing Black America
Source: The Innocence Project Two days after the State of Missouri executed Imam Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels ‘Abdul-Qudduus, 55, also known as Marcellus Williams, Black America is still, once again,…
Delusional Diddy Lawyer Denies He Had 1,000 Bottles Of Baby Oil
Following news of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest, his lawyer is responding to all of the backlash over what was seized from his home. Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty The disgraced…
Prostate Cancer In The Black Community And The Importance Of Clinical Trials
by Keka Araújo September 26, 2024 This discussion shed light on the importance of inclusive clinical trials in addressing these disparities. In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September,…
What Is an ‘Imam?’ Marcellus Williams’ Faith Was His Foundation
Source: Nurma Agung Firmansyah / Getty Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams was executed on Tuesday, September 25, by the state of Missouri, despite outcry from the public and his continued assertions of…
Here’s What You Need To Know About Scar Treatments – Essence
ballyscanlon / Getty Images Whether it be from an injury, a medical condition, or some sort of surgical procedure, developing a scar or two over the course of our lives…
Mel Sings Her Shot At Alex In ‘How To Die Alone’ Finale Episode
Have you been keeping up with Natasha Rothwell’s new show How To Die Alone? Hulu is releasing Episodes 7 and 8 Friday and we’ve got a sneak peek clip for…
Is The Fashion Industry Doing Enough To Advocate For Those With Disabilities? – Essence
The fashion industry has made significant strides toward inclusivity, yet when it comes to disability representation, glaring gaps remain. While some brands have begun embracing a broader spectrum of body…