For over 50 years, ESSENCE has celebrated Black women as cultural architects. This year’s honorees continue that legacy by reshaping boardrooms, arenas, and industries — on...
Williams, one of Florida’s oldest living WWII veterans, officially turned 106 on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
On September 14, 2025, he became the first Black man to win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
A native of Tallahassee, Florida, Hand is the first Tuskegee pilot certified since World War II, marking a powerful revival of the university’s storied aviation legacy.
The series is anticipated to bring high-stakes drama, sizzling revelations, and unapologetic ambition as six dynamic women redefine what it means to be a modern Southern...
John Shippen, the first American-born professional golfer and a pioneering Black athlete, will be the focus of an upcoming program hosted by the T. Thomas Fortune...
While most students his age are settling into their junior year of high school, Simpson is already immersed in college-level coursework, pursuing a degree in electro-mechanical...
The store is the result of a successful GoFundMe campaign that raised nearly $40,000 and the culmination of Lewis’s long-standing dedication to visual storytelling and community...
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was already shaping narratives that challenged stereotypes and uplifted Black voices through his podcast and artisty.
The Rivers triplets have become the first Black siblings in the United States to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
