Beyonce/Instagram Beyoncé celebrated her 43rd birthday with a well-deserved vacation at an undisclosed tropical location. The singer, known to live a private …
Industrie Africa This week in fashion was filled with moments that we want to highlight. Leading global luxury retailer Industrie Africa and …
Shanel Smith; Vejurnae Leal; Dee Symone What does it mean to be Black? People will argue that it is a shared experience …
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Photography by Rasaan Wyzard This story originally appeared in September/October 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands August 26. There’s an inner …
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, tragically passed away from severe burns four days after her …
There is immense pressure on Ortega and other Latina actors to represent a whole community onscreen, something that is pretty much impossible …
If you’re a fragrance lover like me, there’s always that one scent that just feels like home. Enter APOM Eau de Parfum—Maison …
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