Essence

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May 7, 2014
theGRIO REPORT - JET, one of the nation's premiere black publications, has decided to end their print issues and transition…
February 10, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Essence is known for honoring black women, but during Oscar week, it'll also be lauding the…
February 6, 2014
theGRIO REPORT - ESSENCE magazine invited the biggest stars to celebrate the success of black cinema on the cover of…
January 31, 2014
theGRIO'S 100 - After spending roughly a decade in the trenches at Essence magazine Vanessa Bush assumed the long-vacant role…
January 14, 2014
theGRIO REPORT - 12 Years a Slave star Lupita Nyong'o may have been snubbed at this week's Golden Globes but…
January 10, 2014
theGRIO REPORT - In a piece entitled 'A Love Worth the Wait,' Harvey is candid about the toll his tax…
December 9, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Idris Elba's talent may have landed him the role of the late and legendary Nelson Mandela in…
October 21, 2013
theGRIO VIDEO - Reasons for defending models of color go beyond a mere desire to be provocative. During this most…
October 9, 2013
In the November Essence issue, Washington details how her style -- however fabulous -- is far different from that of…
June 4, 2013
Essence magazine is dedicating the latest issue to body image with its cover subject and many articles that advocate for…
May 31, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - It was a night filled with inspiring performances as the Harlem-based youth organization Brotherhood & SisterSol honored…
May 3, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry are teaming up again and this time the two megastars are gracing…
March 11, 2013
CLUTCH - It was widely reported that White’s departure was of her own volition, but a new interview with Richard…
February 22, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - It was all that and then some, as Essence hosted its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood…
December 27, 2012
The editors at Essence magazine have been hard at work this fall on a new tome that celebrates first lady…
October 16, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Marian Robinson has taken a rare step into the spotlight with an op-ed she wrote for the…
August 20, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Two time Olympic gold medalist, Gabby Douglass looks beautiful in the behind the scenes video of her…
August 10, 2012
Jada Pinkett Smith continues to deny that her marriage to Will Smith is in turmoil. Her latest comments are to…
July 27, 2012
Essence magazine recently fired their first ever white fashion director Ellianna Placas...
July 12, 2012
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The 2012 Essence Music Festival drew 413,000 people to New Orleans for the four-day event held…