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David Jonsson Cast As The New T’Challa In ‘Black Panther 3’
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (247+ words) Jonsson has emerged as one of Hollywood’s rising stars following roles in Alien: Romulus and The Long Walk. Television audiences may also recognize him as Gus Sackey from HBO’s Industry. His casting places him at the forefront of one of…...
The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Inside The Rosewood Washington, D.C. Townhouses, Where Luxury Meets Colonial Cool
16+ hour ago (614+ words) A five-star stay can still feel like a home away from home. The hotel's eight townhouses prove it. The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Inside The Rosewood Washington, D.C. Townhouses, Where Luxury Meets Colonial Cool A five-star stay can still feel…...
Watch: Stepping Into Limitless Abundance At ESSENCE Fest
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (138+ words) essence.com Hanahana Beauty founder Abena Boamah-Acheampong on all the possibilities to be found in New Orleans. Her friends have seen her through this journey. “She has become her own reflection; even when she looks in the mirror, I know…...
Watch: For DJ KITTYSAYWORD, Music And Style Go Hand In Hand
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (142+ words) essence.com The DJ and creative knows a good beat deserves a good outfit, and with her friend and stylist Shanese by her side, ESSENCE Fest is the perfect place for that combo to shine. How old were you when…...
Here’s How To Get Michelle Williams’ Chiffon Look For Less
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (157+ words) Recreate Michelle Williams’ effortlessly cool look with these summer-ready style picks. She kept her accessories equally refined, stacking bangles in shades of gold, bronze, and warm nude tones for a layered effect that complemented the soft palette of her look....
Trust Black Women: How SisterSong Is Redefining Reproductive Justice at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (650+ words) At the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, SisterSong gathered organizers, advocates, and cultural leaders to make the case that reproductive justice is bigger than healthcare policy. It is about the freedom to build safe families, thriving communities, and self-determined futures, and…...
How To Manage Itchy Scalp While Wearing Braids This Summer
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (630+ words) Trichologist Bridgette Hill tells us everything we need to know to keep our scalps healthy and happy while wearing protective styles this summer and beyond. Weâve been patting our weave since before Beyoncé said to Itchy scalp while wearing…...
Nikole Hannah-Jones Comes Full Circle
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (409+ words) From inspired reader to two-time ESSENCE cover star, this Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist helped curate the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture. She talks finding community at the event, curating for the stage, and sharing the experience with her daughter. “I don't remember…...
The Luxury Watches Actually Worth Investing In
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (594+ words) Like Hermès bags, certain watches go up in value after purchase. Consider this your sign to invest. There are purchases that satisfy the moment, and then there are purchases that tell a story. A luxury watch falls into the latter…...
Mara Brock Akil's Next Chapter
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (948+ words) The acclaimed TV writer and producer opens up about making her literary debut, honoring ESSENCE’s legacy through fiction, and why storytelling remains one of Black women’s greatest tools for healing. Whether she's building worlds through beloved series such as Girlfriends,…...