On National Science Fiction Day, We Salute Octavia Butler – Essence
Octavia E. Butler (Photo by Malcolm Ali/WireImage) January 2 is National Science Fiction Day, and ESSENCE is paying tribute to one of the greatest sci-fi novelists of all time, Octavia…
At Least 15 Killed, Dozens Hurt After Driver Rams Truck Into Bourbon Street Crowd In New Orleans – Essence
Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images On New Year’s Day, chaos erupted on Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter when a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd,…
Bourbon Street Terrorist Attack In New Orleans Leaves 15 Dead
Source: MATTHEW HINTON / Getty We take no pleasure in continuing to reiterate that hatred and violence don’t take days off in the United States of America. Even after surviving…
P. Sherrod & Co.’s Founder On Launching A Black-Owned Leather Accessories Brand – Essence
P. Sherrod & Co. Donna King’s accessories brand, P. Sherrod & Co., began as a side hustle. Over a decade ago, King, originally from Jersey City, was introduced to a…
Skincare Rules To Keep In Mind During Pregnancy – Essence
LWA/Dann Tardif / Getty Images When you’re a mother-to-be, either for the first time or third, everything needs extra attention. This includes everything from what goes in your body to…
The Victims Of The New Orleans New Year’s Eve Attack
Source: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Getty New details are emerging about the victims who tragically lost their lives during the New Year’s Eve celebration on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Louisiana.…
The How To For A Healthier You: 5 Exercises For Beginners
Adobe Stock/Prostock-studio “New year, new me.” Or so the saying goes. Whether breaking old habits in dating or prioritizing health goals, it is a great time of year to set…
Coi Leray Expecting First Baby With Trippie Redd
Coi Leray kicked off 2025 by announcing she’s becoming a rock star mom in the New Year! Source: Prince Williams / Getty Coi Leray Announces Her Pregnancy With Trippie Redd…
Simone Biles ‘Named Sports Illustrated’s’ Sportsperson of the Year
Source: Steve Christo – Corbis / Getty After a whirlwind year, thanks to a stellar performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles is starting 2025, adding another accomplishment to…
Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa & Jewels Sparkles Talk Drag Race
The Queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race will werk the runway during tomorrow’s premiere, and they’re dishing on their sensationally splashy season before charismatically crafting BOSSIP headlines. Source: RuPaul’s Drag Race…