Cynthia Erivo is one of the cover stars for Essence magazine's "Black Women In Hollywood" Issue, and we are not surprised.

This story originally appeared in September/October 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands August 26. Scrolling through my timeline and seeing many of my favorite Black writers, designers ...

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts is not married but will soon have a wife. He proposed to his girlfriend Bry ...

This story originally appeared in September/October 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands August 26. Article continues after video. Designer Mowalola ­Ogunlesi’s eponymous brand sits at ...

Nakia Holmes broke her silence in an interview with Essence magazine after her restaurant Turkey Leg Hut closed, following a split with her husband Lyndell Price, a failed health inspection and a ...

Mia Thornton addressed the Essence article. Essence Magazine recently posted an article that addressed the situation. The writer said that Mia has not been entertaining to watch. And frankly ...

Previous honorees include June Ambrose, Bethann Hardison and Ruth E. Carter. Celebrating its 55th anniversary in in 2025, ...

Susan L. Taylor is the trailblazing former Editor-In-Chief and Beauty Editor of ESSENCE Magazine. Not only is she known for her inspirational column In The Spirit, she’s always embodied timeless ...

This story originally appeared in September/October 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands August 26. There’s an inner glow that seems to emanate from June Ambrose when we meet at a tea s ...