As the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture comes to a close, the third and final day of Beautycon is a test on all the beauty lessons we’ve learned so far. First, Delina Medhin’s It Takes A Village ...

The 19th annual celebration, which recognizes Black women whose work helps shape the film and TV industry, will also spotlight the women of Sinners: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Hannah Beachler, Jayme ...

Awards season has always been about pageantry. But for nearly two decades, ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood has been about infrastructure. Under the 2026 theme, Off Script, the event is highlighting ...

There’s words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. But, this Valentine’s Day, we’d argue that you’ll want smelling good to be one of your love languages, ...

Davido, a five-time Grammy nominee for Best Afrobeats Performance, arrived on the Grammys 2026 red carpet filled with gratitude. “Celebrating this nomination with my team is already a win, so I’m ...

Hamza is a gaming enthusiast and a Writing Specialist from Pakistan. A firm believer in Keyboard/Mouse supremacy, he will play Tekken with WASD if you let him. He has been writing about games since ...

We all have a story to tell. Yet few of us are given adequate opportunities and resources to successfully do so in a major way as authors. The chances are even more slim for us specifically when ...

ESSENCE Fashion House gathered some of the biggest names in fashion for an unforgettable evening celebrating the creativity and impact of industry trailblazers. Hosted by June Ambrose, Quil Lemons, ...

Essence is supporting Black founders in a challenging economic climate with the launch of Weloveus.shop, a marketplace showcasing Black women-led brands. Amid a challenging period for small businesses ...

Getting essence in The Forge is your ticket to faster, bigger profits and better gear. Different kinds of essence enhance your gear to higher levels, and you can sell rare essence for comparatively ...

This is your sign to up your glamour. From Kwanzaa and Christmas to celebrating the New Year, the holiday season is the perfect time to turn up the noise on your makeup looks. That means trying out a ...

ESSENCE knows how to celebrate authentic Black joy, and there’s no better time to do so than during the holiday season. That’s why we’re excited to share that we’re doing just that with the 2025 ...