Set for October 25–26 at Piedmont Park, the 2025 edition blends tribute, innovation, and a powerhouse lineup of Black music icons.

The British Virgin Islands and Belize are two islands that the most decorated gymnast has visited so far this summer.

These Black-led platforms are closing gaps in STEM, building community, and making higher education more accessible.

Black Fashion Forward is a groundbreaking symposium celebrating Black creativity, culture, and innovation in the fashion industry. Discover how emerging designers and thought leaders are shaping the ...

From Usher's bourbon vanilla-dipped scent to Bottega Veneta's travel set, here are 7 of the best fragrances to smell like this year.

ESSENCE turns 55—more than a milestone, it's a movement. For decades, we've amplified Black women and the businesses they build.

Tariffs, DEI rollback, ongoing funding challenges, and all the changes sure to come that we haven’t yet experienced.

Love has been in the air all summer, and we simply can’t get enough of it. Here are our favorite moments of Black love from ...

Roughly 1,000 Howard students were impacted by a financial aid system switch that delayed account updates. Now, some are scrambling to pay off unexpected balances before fall classes begin in August.

This season of the HBO series depicts Black bourgeois communities in a compelling light. Denée Benton and Phylicia Rashad represent two generations and class levels through their clothing.

The history-making first-term Senator talks legacy, purpose and building generational power in politics. ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. Essence may receive compensation for some ...

MomsRising’s Monifa Bandele breaks down how the rollback of federal protections puts the rights, safety, and futures of Black ...