From past to present, Black women’s impact is a continuous thread in the tapestry of our history and future.

Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards served as a powerful testament to this shift. The event, which took place in Los ...

A new memoir by the historian Martha S. Jones combines a trenchant analysis of race and the historical record with a homage ...

Those who bravely did so are heralded with long-overdue recognition in "The Swans of Harlem," a new book by Karen Valby that ...

Watch the full ceremony now on ESSENCE’s YouTube channel and relive the most powerful moments honoring Black women in film and television.

These restaurants highlight Black women's commitment to sharing Black heritage through entrepreneurship and food ...

I’m Blossoming from some strong Black girl roots. I’m standing on some Black girls giants’ shoulders. I’m walking in the way ...

In the critically acclaimed film, Demi plays Elisabeth Sparkle, a famed TV aerobics instructor who is unceremoniously sacked ...

"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.

The Apprentice” was nominated for 2 Oscars. Is it in movie theaters or streaming? Here's how to watch the nominated movie and ...

The actress, 21, who plays Elle Argent in the smash hit Netflix series, turned heads as she hit the red carpet in a quirky ...

Winning an Oscar for playing a music legend is a tradition that goes back to Jimmy Cagney’s energetic portrayal of George M.