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September 6, 2013

Viola Davis wears natural hairstyle for October issue of Essence

Appearing with the volume of her hair pulled back into a bouffant updo, Davis took the positive message of wearing…
July 31, 2013

Essence announces Vanessa Bush as new editor-in-chief

theGRIO REPORT - The new head of the black women's lifestyle bible has worked for numerous publications over the course…
July 2, 2013

MSNBC's Touré on how Essence beat ‘The Cosby Show’ to cool

OPINION - Essence has served an important role in the community and I’m thankful they looked out for me when…
June 17, 2013

Serena Williams works a teeny bikini on Miami Beach

Hot off of her big win at the French Open, she enjoyed some much-deserved down time after taking the top…
June 4, 2013

Serena Williams exudes confidence on Essence magazine's 'Love Your Body' issue

Essence magazine is dedicating the latest issue to body image with its cover subject and many articles that advocate for…
March 21, 2013

Jada Pinkett-Smith questions: 'Should black women's mags put white women on their covers?'

CLUTCH - Can we implore them to include us in their pages while we shut them out of magazines that…
February 11, 2013

Essence magazine editor-in-chief Constance White has announced her exit

CLUTCH - According to The Maynard Institute, Essence magazine Editor-in-Chief Constance White is leaving her role as well as the…
December 27, 2012

'A Salute to Michelle Obama': Essence magazine commemorates Michelle Obama's life in new book

The editors at Essence magazine have been hard at work this fall on a new tome that celebrates first lady…
December 11, 2012

As Bill de Blasio runs for NYC mayor, the public advocate’s black wife has gay past revealed

theGRIO REPORT - New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is on the short list of mayoral hopefuls, but…
November 7, 2012

Gabby Douglas covers the Essence 'Women of the Year' issue

After appearing on one of Time magazine's Olympics-themed covers in July, Douglas is set to grace the December issue of…
October 16, 2012

Marian Robinson, the first lady's mother, explains why she is backing Obama's re-election

theGRIO REPORT - Marian Robinson has taken a rare step into the spotlight with an op-ed she wrote for the…
October 16, 2012

African-American women embrace positive images offered by Facebook page communities

Household names like Essence, Jet, Heart & Soul, and EBONY have worked for decades to counter questionable images with positive…
October 2, 2012

Tyler Perry graces cover of November Essence magazine

Tyler Perry graces the cover of the November 2012 issue of Essence magazine, and dishes about his career and more…
September 14, 2012

Mataano Spring 2013: Somali twins Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim go breezy, feminine for New York Fashion Week

In their sixth collection, the Mataano Spring 2013 show displayed a gentle aesthetic. "We went back to a softer, girlier…
September 5, 2012

Jill Scott covers the October 2012 issue of Essence rocking cropped natural, talks next steps

“Black is beautiful” is right when it comes to Jill Scott’s image on the cover of the October issue of…
July 27, 2012

White fashion editor Ellianna Placas fired from Essence magazine

Essence magazine recently fired their first ever white fashion director Ellianna Placas...
July 13, 2012

Jay-Z admits to 'having a crush' on Nia Long

theGRIO REPORT - Although he is married to one of the biggest and most beautiful superstars in the world, rap…
May 4, 2012

Mary J. Blige to guest edit Essence June 2012 issue

Mary J. Blige will be guest editor for the Essence magazine June 2012 issue. This will also be her twelfth…
April 24, 2012

Kevin Hart to perform at 2012 Essence Music Festival

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Comedian and actor Kevin Hart has been added to the main stage lineup for the 2012…
February 24, 2012

Essence under fire for Evelyn Lozada wedding shoot

MADAME NOIRE - Essence is doing damage control after unexpected backlash for featuring a wedding photo shoot of Evelyn on…