Today (July 10) is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day (BWEPD). It observes the amount of months into the year it takes for a Black woman to make the same earnings as a white man during that period (67 cents ...

As Black women fight for equal pay, another battle quietly looms: preserving what we’ve earned. With new federal estate laws ...

KeKe Palmer and Kandi Burruss share laughs, wisdom, and unfiltered truths during a live podcast taping at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.

Paris Couture Week is back, reminding us that for years, Black women over 40 have embodied couture in ways that celebrate confidence, heritage, and timeless style.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. honored eight trailblazing women—including Queen Latifah and Danielle Brooks—as 2025 Honorary Members.

The creative team behind Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ share how they brought Riri Williams’ story from the comics to the screen.

In Marvel’s Ironheart, no character is simply good or evil—and that’s exactly what makes it compelling. In this exclusive conversation, ESSENCE spoke with Dominique Thorne and Anthony Ramos to explore ...

Conference season doesn’t have to break the bank—here’s how ambitious women are getting in for little to nothing.

Instagram's new ANYWAY campaign encourages creators to embrace vulnerability, messiness, and self-expression—no matter who’s ...

Winnie Harlow makes history at Madame Tussauds New York, unveiling her wax figure on World Vitiligo Day and celebrating beauty, evolution, and love.

Icons, surprises, and heartfelt moments turned the Caesar’s Superdome into a living tribute to Black artistry and community.

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...