Author: Ashley mcdonough

  • AT&T Created A Seat at the Table for the Young, Black, and Gifted

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    AT&T By Patrice Gillespie· Updated October 19, 2022

    For some college students, success is within arm’s reach. One phone call and your dream internship is at your fingertips. Sometimes, your existence entitles you to take over the family business one day. For a large number of college students, success is inherited. And, for many Black college students, success is earned; through hard work, determination and grit. Luckily, institutions

  • Targets Future Collective First Brand Designer | Kahlana Barfield Brown

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    By Ashley McDonough· Updated October 19, 2022

    Kahlana Barfield Brown is changing the way we see and feel about fashion one colorful blazer at a time. 

    This September, the former In target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Future Collective. 

    Future Collective, aims to capture the personality and personal style from its influencer contributors,all individually sharing their own style story and personal aesthetic.

    Barfield Brown takes pride in showing up through fashion and aims to create fashion

  • 5 Products You Need This Fall

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    By Noel Cody· Updated October 18, 2022

    It’s officially sweater weather with a dash of pumpkin spice. And now that temps are shifting and getting cooler, we’ve got new skincare must-haves that are perfect for ushering in autumn.

    Jergens®

    Check out our list of 5 go-to products from Jergens® that will give you gorgeous, luminous skin, all season long.

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    Start Your Day: Make each morning great by nourishing your

  • WATCH| Quick and Easy Workouts to Become Your Own Body Goals

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    By Ashley McDonough· Updated October 18, 2022

    Let’s face it, we have all done enough Instagram scrolling on our favorite fitness trainer pages to last us a lifetime. Whether saving those workout routines for a later date or screenshotting the healthy meal prep options we never get around to cooking, it’s time we stop just thinking about taking our fitness seriously and actually put a plan into motion. 

    As we continue

  • Experience Black Performing Arts in NYC

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    Getty Images By Noel Cody· Updated October 17, 2022

    If you want to immerse yourself in The Black Experience in NYC, then taking in a performance is an absolute must.

    When we experience Black artists and performers on stage, we celebrate the distinct music, dance, and energy of our heritage. And it’s also very important for young Black and brown people to see themselves represented on the stage and

  • A Truly Beautiful Day

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    By Noel Cody· Updated October 17, 2022

    Step into the exclusive Beauty Carnival at ESSENCE Festival of Culture with Tamish Bates.

    Watch now to hear how beauty is a reflection of who you are and how you show up in the world each day. That’s the buzz for this special beauty edition of ESSENCE Street Style, powered by Target.

    As one of the women in this video says, beauty is showing up—so

  • Meet the Slutty Vegan

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    By Noel Cody· Updated October 17, 2022

    Get ready, because you are about to meet a woman who surpassed all odds, who didn’t just take a seat at the table—she built her own. This episode of Shop ESSENCE, powered by Target is all about Pinky Cole, CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan.

    Pinky wasn’t always successful, she says she was a statistic who rose up to become a blueprint of entrepreneurship.

  • Seen on the Scene

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    By Noel Cody· Updated October 14, 2022

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    All roads led to this moment when ESSENCE Street Style, powered by Target, arrived in New Orleans for this special event. On display were signature styles that featured bright colors, like orange, yellow, and blue that were unapologetically bold.

    In the words of one of the fashion gurus featured in this video, “[We] love a nice, little designer piece, but sometimes you

  • The Power of No

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    By Essence· Updated October 14, 2022

    Kick off the ESSENCE + Smartwater Live Well Challenge with Dr. Ayanna Abrams. As a psychologist and your wellness coach, she jump starts this journey by talking about boundaries for Black women.

    Discover how to value yourself more by being clear about what your “yes” is and what your “no” is. From connecting with yourself to setting up healthy boundaries, Dr. Ayanna breaks down how