Elle Simone Scott received a stage 1 ovarian cancer diagnosis shortly after moving to Boston for America’s Test Kitchen.
John Carpenter’s 1982 Classic Carter gained national attention as Nauls, the rollerskating cook, in John Carpenter’s 1982 horror classic The Thing.
Long recognized as one of the most influential editorial voices of hip-hop’s early decades, James Bernard helped shape how the culture was covered and understood.
Jackie Salvatore made history on Jan. 2 as the first Black woman ever elected sheriff in New York State.
Eniola Shokunbi hopes to become president one day, but she now works to improve school air quality.
Across seven decades, she broke barriers in film, television, and theater, portraying strong African American women with dignity and depth.
Project 2030 positions itself as a contrasting framework, emphasizing justice, ownership, and opportunity.
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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.