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Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos has reportedly suffered from a “degrading, painful, and humiliating" search in addition to ...

Seventeen years after her diagnosis, the survivor talks about her work to get Black women with cancer to take part in ...

This year's theme will center on the "crucial role that Black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and ...

ESSENCE Ventures CEO & President Caroline Wanga explores Black women as chief executive officers of home, culture and ...

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune opened a training school in Daytona Beach, Florida with “$1.50, faith in God and five little girls" that would go on to become Bethune-Cookman University.

Rap’s biggest stars showed up to the special ceremony in interesting and risky looks. Check out all the memorable outfits.

Student and staff ordered to shelter in place on Tuesday after police reported a mass shooting event at Morgan State University. Police say that at least four people were shot at the HBCU. As of ...

Whether you’re looking to test your skills or simply enjoy some quality time with friends and family, these Black-owned party games will put the “fun” in your next function. Ahead, seven party games ...

Mary J. Blige and Simone I. Smith have revealed a new Sister Love jewelry collection. The latest capsule line which is currently available marks the release of the Sun Goddess Hoops. The limited ...

ESSENCE breaks down the Louis Vuitton shows’s beauty look: from the inspiration behind it, to the Pat McGrath Labs products used.

We break down 10 of the standout looks that celebrity makeup artists Sheika Daley and Harold James created during Paris Fashion Week.