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By Selena Hill – They say the third time is a charm. Beverly Johnson revealed in an exclusive People interview that she and financier Brian Maillian are engaged. The 67-year-old supermodel vowed never to get married again after […]
NEW YORK (AP) — After repeatedly being denied service by high-end salons because her hair was perceived as “too difficult” to style, Kanessa Alexander took an unusual step. She opened a shop of her own […]
By Christal Jordan – Designer Miguel Wilson was born with fashion in his blood. He has memories of his father and grandfather taking great pride in their clothes, including the little details that gave them their […]
The Dutch brand Botter made an impassioned plea for the Black Lives Matter movement Friday at Paris men’s fashion week. Its two designers Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh — who both have Caribbean roots — […]
They Can’t Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America’s Racial Justice Movement – A deeply reported book that brings alive the quest for justice in the deaths of Michael Brown, Tamir […]
Taraji P. Henson finds the phrase “strong Black women” to be “dehumanizing”. The ‘Empire’ star has said she takes issue with the popular phrase – which is often seen as empowering and complimentary – because […]
By Lynn Jones – Chosen Vessels Publishing House and Author L.S. Taylor held a book signing at Mellow Mushroom Restaurant in Avondale for the release of A Trap Girls Bible by L.S. Taylor. With a […]
By Darcy Schild- In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, who died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, many people have translated emotions and conversations about racial injustices […]
By Joi Marie McKenzie- With temperatures dropping, it’s the perfect time of year to pick up a good book. After reviewing hundreds of books that swept their way into ESSENCE offices over the last few […]
By Colleen Barry and Thoman Adamson- MILAN (AP) — When luxury fashion lined up social media posts to show solidarity with Black Lives Matters protests, brands got a whole lot of blowback. Transgender model and […]
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