Jordan Chiles reflects on her return to gymnastics, mental health journey, and cultural impact in a powerful conversation on the MainStage.

Asha Bandele reflects on ESSENCE and Susan L. Taylor’s work to uplift Black children through the National CARES Mentoring ...

Michele Ghee reflects on Susan L. Taylor’s legacy and embraces her new role at ESSENCE with love, purpose, and a commitment ...

They were, and still are, the voices we rely on time and time again for inspo when it comes to our tresses. Now formereditors share how their time at the publication influenced their hair-fidence ...

Essence Festival apologizes for confusion over the new format for the Superlounge stage in New Orleans' Superdome ...

The Essence Festival of Culture concerts are held from July 4 to July 6 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Friday: ...

Essence launches the ESSENCE360 App on Juneteenth—a digital sanctuary crafted to empower, uplift, and connect Black women with wellness tools, community, original content, and more. Welcome home.

From concerts to food expos, a wellness house, and film creator talks, these are the can’t-miss events happening during ...

TOPSHOT – US rapper Jay-Z (R) and US singer-songwriter Beyonce (C) attend the Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Ready-to-wear Spring-Summer 2026 collection fashion show as part of the Paris Fashion Week in ...

As their on-screen bond grows more complicated, the two actors open up about why the popular STARZ series remains one of TV’s most compelling dramas.

Adriana Smith’s story has highlighted the impact of Georgia’s restrictive abortion laws. Her premature newborn remains in the NICU as her family prepares to lay her to rest.

Sentenced to 20 years in prison after firing a single shot to scare off the husband she says abused her, Marissa Alexander is home and sharing the details of her harrowing ordeal in this ESSENCE ...