As New York Fashion Week prepares to launch the global fashion calendar next week, the CFDA is falling in step, amplifying voices that represent the industry’s future. The organization, in […] The post Kim Shui, Allina Liu And Terrence Zhou Named CFDA 2025 AAPI Design Grant Finalists appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
When the NFL kicks off Week 1 this year, fans (and even non-fans) across the country will witness something extraordinary. A record 16 Black quarterbacks (yes, you read that correctly, […] The post Rooting For Everybody Black: 16 Black Quarterbacks Will Start Week 1—A First In NFL History appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
It’s a muggy July night, and my kids and I are ankle-deep in a sand dune, looking for a hawksbill turtle. We’ve flown a thousand miles from Florida, where we’ve […] The post Beyond The School Hall: These Black Families Are Making The World Their Classroom appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
For many creatives, the lockdown during the pandemic was their catalyst for reinvention. Designer Mutayo Ekiye falls into this list. Over a Zoom call, she tells me how the moment […] The post Meet Mutayo Ekiye: A Nigerian Designer Of The Moment appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
I am my sister’s keeper. That belief drives everything I do and the purpose of this column. And it’s why I’m drawn to women who not only succeed, but also, […] The post No Permission Needed: Lauren Wesley Wilson On Building ColorComm appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
Boston paid tribute to one of its most influential musical groups on Saturday (Aug. 30) by declaring “New Edition Day” and renaming Roxbury street “New Edition Way.” The ceremony drew […] The post Boston Honors New Edition With Street Renaming And Citywide Celebration appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
We all know that just about anything Beyoncé does will stir up a conversation. This even includes Queen Bey’s glorious hair. Although she often displays her signature honey-blonde hair, Beyoncé […] The post 11 Times Beyoncé Gave Us Major Hair Inspiration appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
The sound of tailgating for hours on end just got a whole lot more interesting (well, for me at least). This NFL season, Pepsi has tapped NFL stars Josh Allen […] The post Pepsi Is Coming For Your Tailgate This NFL Season appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
Travel is clearly a love language for Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and their children. The family recently went to Japan to indulge in both work and some leisure. The “Falling” […] The post Alicia Keys And Her Family Enjoy Work And Play In Japan appeared first on Essence.| Article Archive - Essence | Essence
The 26-year-old, who gave birth to her first daughter prematurely, is shedding light on the challenges and the strength that comes with being a NICU mom.| Essence
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This National Minority Mental Health Month, advocates say it’s time to center emotional support in cancer care — and ensure equitable access for all.| Essence
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The first-of-its-kind collective was created to unite historic and emerging Black-owned bookstores, promoting literacy, celebrating Black voices and preserving a cultural legacy nationwide.| Essence
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