A curated roundup of April’s standout lifestyle launches. From glow-boosting body care to eco-friendly home upgrades and ...

Legendary model and mogul Naomi Sims, one of the first Black supermodels, is dead after a long bout with cancer. ESSENCE.com remembers the life of a woman who defined the term “Black is beautiful.” ...

A legal battle threatens one of beauty’s standout brands, while big money and new media bets signal where Black wealth is ...

Onwuachi recalls his roots, family-inspired recipes, and speaks on the ways technology can help in the fight against food ...

The starlet made it official with her beau at the recent ASCAP Awards at the end of April. His musical ties run deep.

Michaela Coel has been booked and busy. With two highly anticipated films, Mother Mary and The Christophers, set to premiere ...

Latoya Allen of ACES and Gina Parker Collins of RIISE are shaking the table for Black students pursuing an independent school ...

Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala this Monday, ESSENCE looks back at some of the event's most eye-catching beauty moments over the ...

The Gabriels brought custom grills and cowboy hats to Mexico to celebrate the epic climax in their love story.

From Diana Ross’s opulent ’80s glamour to Beyoncé’s sheer moment, these are our favorite Met Gala looks of all time.

The five-time NBA All-Star steps into a leadership role at Howard University, helping shape recruiting, NIL deals, and the ...

From inspiring panel discussions to iconic hair spectacles, ESSENCE takes you inside hairstylist Naeemah LaFond's Texture on ...