Black women are diagnosed with cervical insufficiency more than any other demographic in the U.S. We should be having more ...

Cynthia Bailey talks returning to RHOA, her new Hulu series Got To Get Out, and where she stands with Kenya Moore after their ...

BMike Odums is using his art to amplify unheard voices and preserve New Orleans’s vibrant legacy. This story appears in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands April 24.

BET+ announces "Varnell Hill," a spinoff starring Tommy Davidson, executive produced by 'Martin' star, Martin Lawrence.

For my entire adult life, LaLa Anthony has always been that girl.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Refinery29 is bringing back its iconic 29Rooms experience but with a fresh new twist.

It’s Black Maternal Health Week. Here’s everything you should know to protect yourself and those you love. Motherhood is a gift, and organizations in the United States aim to help preserve and expand ...

Her bestseller, "The Wedding Date," made us fans. Her latest book, "Flirting Lessons," takes place in the idyllic California winery town.

Glossier and Mielle teamed up to host a glam suite at the Equinox Hotel ahead of the WNBA Draft. The suite allowed players to enjoy complete makeovers, quick touch-ups, or just a little extra glam ...

Celebrity hairstylist Davontae Washington tells ESSENCE how he brought this hairstyle to life.

The veteran journalist and rocket scientist joined Blue Origin’s first all-women crew for a groundbreaking flight—and they had something to say to the critics.

Doctors ignored her dangerous pregnancy complications. Now she’s developing "Pregnant and Black" to help other Black moms-to-be feel heard and supported.