Against All Odds: How Black-Owned Luxury Brands Are Winning — Even In A Recession – Essence
In an era where luxury is no longer solely defined by exclusivity and heritage, a new wave of Black entrepreneurs is reshaping the landscape, making high-end products more accessible and…
The 2025 San Francisco Art Fair Elevated Creativity, Equity And Community Connection – Essence
Photography Credit: Drew Bird, Courtesy of Art Market Productions From April 17–20, the 13th edition of the San Francisco Art Fair brought an electric pulse to the Fort Mason Festival…
Exclusive: Actors KJ Smith And Skyh Black Are Expecting!
Photographer Eric Jordan II edited by Dragon For KJ Smith, her journey to partnership and marriage started with a prayer. Smith and I first became acquainted at the 2024 NAACP…
MakeUp HerStory: Ami Colé Founder Reflects On Motherhood & Her Entrepreneurial Journey – Essence
Composite by India Espy-Jones Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own right. Everyone…
Make Sure You Honor The Women Who Nurture This Mother’s Day
Getty Images Motherhood is a beautiful journey that can take many forms. Some moms are biological, others are adoptive or foster parents. Some come into motherhood by way of marriage,…
The Mothers Who Built The Game: Honoring Black Women’s Labor In Football – Essence
Alumni enjoying homecoming parade Every football season, you’ll see them on the sidelines, in the stands, and now, going viral on social media: Black mothers cheering, coaching, and carrying their…
Motherhood On Rikers Island: Inside The Jail’s Doula Program For Incarcerated Moms
Nadely Tavarez, Grace Pipkin, and Mathania Toussaint Motherhood is a gift, and those blessed to experience it would agree, even expecting mothers in jail. According to a recent study, the…
Cool Mom And Parenting Content Has Me Hooked, Here’s Why – Essence
Getty Images Each person who identifies as a women or a femme might recall moments with their family when they were perhaps explicitly told their duties: to marry and to…