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Caroline A. Wanga, ESSENCE, Essence Fest, theGrio.com
August 25, 2025
A little over a month after responding to the backlash against the Essence Festival of Culture, Caroline Wanga steps down.
Clooney Foundation For Justice Inaugural Albie Awards - Arrivals
January 13, 2023
Lori Harvey is shutting down rumors. The model sat down with Adrienne Bailon of E! News this week, where she…
Entertainment Weekly And L'Oreal Paris Hosts The 2019 Pre-Emmy Party - Arrivals
March 2, 2022
The Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards are back, and this year the company is honoring some of the biggest…
Nash and Betts - theGrio
February 25, 2022
Niecy Nash and her wife, singer/songwriter Jessica Betts, have made history as the first same-sex couple to cover Essence.
Deborah Joy Winans thegrio.com
August 10, 2021
In a revealing interview, Deborah Joy Winans announced her pregnancy and detailed her battle with fibroids.
June 1, 2021
The Essence Festival will be virtual again this year, but there is a star-studded lineup of celebrities making appearances and…
Robyn Rihanna Fenty And Linda Fargo Celebrate The Launch Of FENTY At Bergdorf Goodman
January 14, 2021
"Reinterpreting modern-day glamour,” is the theme of the Rihanna collaboration with multimedia artist Lorna Simpson for Essence this month.
October 7, 2020
HBO Max is developing a period drama series that will chronicle the launch of the American publication dedicated to Black…
October 1, 2020
Essence magazine, an iconic publication dedicated to covering all things Black Girl Magic, has furloughed staff amid the coronavirus pandemic.
August 17, 2020
Essence Magazine has concluded its investigation into allegations of sexual harassment leveled against CEO Richelieu Dennis.
Richelieu Dennis theGrio.com
July 1, 2020
"The Truth About Essence" requested the resignation of key senior managers, including Richelieu Dennis, who has appointed a new CEO…
June 28, 2020
Essence Magazine is facing internal backlash from its predominantly Black female staff, that claim pay inequity, sexual harassment, and corporate…
Naomi Campbell ESSENCE www.theGrio.com
May 6, 2020
Naomi Campbell captures her own cover shot during quarantine for ESSENCE Magazine. 
March 25, 2019
Issa Rae, the web-series creator turned HBO series hitmaker opened up to 'Essence' about how she's living her best life,…
Michelle Obama Essence magazine Dec 2018/Jan 2019 cover thegrio.com
November 15, 2018
Michelle Obama is looking absolutely gorgeous, as the icon handles her business and graces the December/January cover of Essence magazine.
March 26, 2018
Ashanti shares her story of sexual harassment in the music industry in the wake of #MeToo.
Essence, thegrio.com
January 19, 2018
A wrinkle in time stars cover Essence magazine
January 5, 2018
Though Essence being acquired by an all-Black company is positive news, it is merely a new chapter, not a happily…
January 3, 2018
Essence Ventures LLC, an independent African-American owned company, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Essence Communications from Time, Inc.
November 14, 2017
The politician affectionately known as 'Auntie Maxine' shines