Black Lifestyle
WATCH: If Not For My Girls: Miami Vibes, Real Talk & Sisterhood
Reginae Carter and the OMG Girlz kick off their Miami girls’ trip with laughter,...
Love Island Winner, Amaya Wore A MuuMuu — And Black Women...
When Love Island winner Amaya appeared on screen in a loose, floral muumuu on Season 7,...
Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye Opens Up About Closing Down Ami Colé
On her brand’s 4th anniversary, founder of Ami Colé Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye sat down...
Before You ‘Treat Yo’Self,’ Here’s What to Do With That...
So you got a mid-year bonus, huh? Good for you, sis (I’m not jealous at all). Maybe...
Opinion: Za’Darius Smith Telling Kash Doll Not To Wear...
Kash Doll popped out with a new man this year, and the internet can’t stop raving...
Let’s Talk About Sex: What’s Syntribation And Should You...
If you think back to your earliest memories of masturbation, what do you envision?...
Black Stories Take Center Stage At The 2025 ESSENCE Film...
The 2025 ESSENCE Film Festival concluded its multi-day run in New Orleans on Sunday,...
Can Japanese Hair Straightening Replace Relaxers?
Japanese hair straightening, AKA “thermal reconditioning treatment,” videos have...
Acrylics Are Out, Sculpted Gels Are In
Sculpted gel nails are giving main character energy. While acrylics once reigned...
Taraji P. Henson’s Latest Gala Look Was A Head-Turner
Taraji P. Henson has done it again. For her latest red-carpet appearance at Megan...
Simone Biles Wins Big As The 2025 ESPYs Celebrate Sports’...
The 2025 ESPY Awards brought the worlds of sports and entertainment together for...
Living Your Best (Love) Life: How To Find Real Romance...
Summer isn’t just for sundresses and rooftop parties. It’s also prime time for new...
Michelle Obama Says She Has Never Thought About ‘Quitting’...
Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama are putting to rest divorce...
Black Women Are Twice As Likely To Die From Uterine Cancer—These...
A group of Black women lawmakers is leading a new effort to address the racial disparities...
WATCH: Joy Reid’s Bold Next Chapter!
The veteran journalist opens up about her MSNBC exit, embracing her authentic self,...
In The Chair With: Adey “Frontal Queen” Olaoluwa
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our...
Black Women In The News: Joy Reid On Her Unexpected MSNBC...
After years in traditional media, Joy Reid is embarking on a new chapter on her...
Why Rickea Jackson Is A Fashion-Forward WNBA Player To...
WNBA player Rickea Jackson is one of the league’s most stylish players this season....
We Love Us: ESSENCE, Master P Join Community Organizations...
For 55 years, the ESSENCE brand has proudly driven meaningful impact through intentional,...
Black, Fast, And Breaking Barriers: Lavar Scott Makes His...
Lavar Scott has been waiting for this moment his entire life. And when he climbs...
What Halle Bailey’s ‘Braveface’ Single Can Teach Us About...
Halle Bailey, the talented actress and angelic voice behind our favorite Disney...
WATCH: Joy Reid’s Bold Next Chapter! It’s A Winner.
The veteran journalist opens up about her MSNBC exit, embracing her authentic self,...
Can You Really Soak The Toxins Off Your Braiding Hair?
A Consumer Reports study earlier this year raised question about what’s really in...
How To Actually Find Your Summer Shade Match
We all know the struggle. You swatch a foundation that looks promising in the store,...
American Express Teams Up With Chef Kwame Onwuachi To Create...
American Express has announced an exciting partnership with an impressive lineup...
Pretty Vee Gets Raw, Real, And Ridiculously Funny In ‘Why...
After a sold-out debut of her first one-woman show Sharoonnn Said It! in Atlanta,...
10 Summer Sizzlers To Add To Your 2025 Beach Reading List
Summer is a time to let loose, be free, relax, and take on new, exciting adventures....
Is Your State On The List? These Are The Places Where Debt...
Money troubles are hitting Americans hard, and although the numbers are sad, they...
Lupita Nyong’o Reveals She Had 30 Fibroids Removed: ‘We...
Actress Lupita Nyong’o is one of the latest celebrities to help spread awareness...
The End of Maternity Wear As We Know It, Thanks To Rihanna
Over the past three years and through three distinct pregnancies, Rihanna has redefined...
Safe, Sexy And Informed: Tamar Braxton On Why Black Women’s...
When it comes to protecting Black women’s health, silence is not an option. That...
Exclusive: ‘Dear Future Wifey’ Host Laterras R. Whitfield...
“I feel a little overwhelmed,” Laterras R. Whitfeld admits. The media personality...
Amazon Made $24B on Prime Day — So Who’s Really Boycotting?
Someone is lying. Because if we’ve all been boycotting Target and Amazon, then how...
Inside “Songs In The Key Of Life” At ESSENCE Fest 2025:...
The stage became a sanctuary for truth-telling and storytelling during the “Songs...
2025 Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations
The road to the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards has officially begun. From lead...
Rihanna Says Her Late Dad Deeply Shaped Her Parenting Style:...
In May, Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, passed away from cancer and other illnesses...
Product Of The Week: Bread Beauty Supply Hair Gel
In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product...
Rihanna Makes Bump Dressing Fun Again In Alaïa
Can Rihanna do anything wrong? Apparently not. She left no stone unturned when she...
EXCLUSIVE: Deb Antney Returns To Find R&B’s Next Star In...
Deb Antney’s résumé reads like a masterclass in artist development. Known for launching...
Exclusive: Melyssa Ford Is At Peace In Her Singlehood —...
Melyssa Ford is more than meets the eye. Many know her from her days as a sought-after...
What Cassie Could’ve Been—If The Music Industry Had Protected...
In another life, Casandra Ventura Fine, known professionally as Cassie, would’ve...
Cardi B Threw A Sweet Hello Kitty-Themed Bash For Kulture’s...
Cardi B’s eldest daughter, Kulture, is reminding us that time moves fast. The growing...
Protected: Progressive’s Open the House Helps First-Generation...
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Progressive’s...
“I Don’t Believe She Killed Herself”: Family Seeks Answers...
The family of 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham is demanding answers after the Bronx...
Inside H&M x ESSENCE’s Stylish Celebrations In New Orleans
In case you missed it, H&M was one of the esteemed partners of the 2025 ESSENCE...
Braided Beauties: Inspiring Protective Styles From Essence...
Although this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture has come to a close, protective...
Are Acids Safe For Black Skin? We Asked The Experts
Let’s be honest. The world of skincare can feel like a minefield, especially when...
What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Aligners
A gap between my two front teeth had always been a distinctive feature of my smile...
RECAP: The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Season 16 Reunion...
The Real Housewives of Atlanta are back on the couch—and ready to talk. Well, most...
Saul Williams’ New Book ‘Martyr Loser King’ Turns Cyberpunk...
Saul Williams has never followed a linear path. Whether through poetry, music, film,...
