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OPINION - Before Sunday, Lawrence Taylor, Jr. was best known for giving a heartfelt opening speech at his father’s Hall…
ESSAY - I had two abortions years ago in the first trimesters, and today the only regret I have, is…
ESSENCE FESTIVAL -- “It’s an uncomfortable issue…no parent should have to bury their child,” said New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu…
VIDEO - MSNBC’s Tamron Hall interviews Grammy-winning singer, and Essence Festival performer, Janelle Monae...
theGRIO REPORT - Kevin Hart's new stand-up comedy film 'Let Me Explain' has been a surprise smash at the box…
POSTSCRIPT'D - We have Egypt on the Brinkby Tarek Osman, which takes us from the 1950s to Hosni Mubarak, and…
SLIDESHOW - Black Americans have demonstrated their allegiance and respect for America through decades of struggle and in justice.
Every Fourth of July weekend, thousands of black women and the people who love them journey to New Orleans to…
OPINION - Most dark-skinned women are acutely aware of society’s preference for lighter skin, but that does not negate the…
OPINION - Essence has served an important role in the community and I’m thankful they looked out for me when…
NPR recently launched The Race Card Project, an initiative that invites participants to submit six-word sentences related to race. Morning…
MADAME NOIRE - In no time social media sites lit up like Christmas trees with comments criticizing Good for her…
OPINION - Seth Jones has been heralded as the next great hockey player for years now, and is acutely aware…
theGRIO REPORT - Outspoken rapper Lupe Fiasco had some harsh real talk for a group of Chicago high school grads…
theGRIO REPORT - Memphis native and NBA All-Star Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway is giving the community's under-insured a much needed assist...
OPINION - With the Fourth of July holiday just around the corner, and as we near the 50-year celebration of…
Like many African-American women, I grew up reading Essence Magazine, and feeling empowered by its images of beautiful, accomplished, black…