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By Okla Jones ·Updated April 20, 2022
On Tuesday, the critically acclaimed sitcom Black-ish aired its final episode after eight seasons. Throughout its run on ABC, we saw the Johnson family live in a world progressive enough that a Black man from Compton can reach the heights of success, while at the same time still being subjected to both covert and blatant forms of racism, the latter of which many believe
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By Sharí Nycole ·Updated April 19, 2022
A servant to the game of girls’ basketball and the city of Minneapolis, renowned girls’ basketball coach Tara Starks took to the podium to accept her award from Black Women in Sports, a new class of women recognized by ESSENCE for the contributions to sports. When addressing the audience, Starks made her mission clear: to be there for her players and assist them
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By Sharí Nycole ·Updated April 19, 2022
With truth, transparency and tears of joy, basketball icon, Sheryl Swoopes, accepted her award at the Black Women in Sports brunch and broke down some of her basketball woes and biggest victories.
With an acceptance speech beautifully balancing emotional ebbs and flows, the basketball star wowed the room with stories about her historic stint on the hardwood. Following the brunch, Swoopes, better known as,
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By Sharí Nycole ·Updated April 15, 2022
Just a few hours before South Carolina and Connecticut tipped off at the Target Center in Minneapolis for the NCAA women’s basketball championship game, another “must win” took place. With broad shoulders bearing the weight of challenging conversations, agility balancing public expectation with the realities of the Black female basketball player experience and endurance to speak truth to power, Essence Black Women In Sports
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Danny Glover (left) and honoree John Akomfrah at the New Museum Spring Gala 2022 | Photo credit: Madison Voelkel/BFA.com By Cori Murray ·Updated April 14, 2022
After a three year hiatus, the New Museum welcomed back art lovers and patrons to its Spring Gala in New York City. Recent Academy Award winner Danny Glover was on hand to honor his dear friend John Akomfrah, a British artist and filmmaker
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By Noel Cody ·Updated April 12, 2022
Healthcare disparities continue to negatively impact Black communities, leading to worse health outcomes, including skin health. To help address Black skin health inequities, Aveeno® and ESSENCE are breaking through these barriers to help every individual receive the quality skin care they need—and you can do the same as an entrepreneur specializing in beauty, health and/or skincare.
At ESSENCE®, we know melanin-rich skin and believe in helping
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By Caroline Wanga ·Updated April 6, 2022
We believe that Black women are the chief executive officers of culture, home and community. This column, Chief to Chief, focuses on helping every Black woman recognize the “chief” that already exists within her—by introducing her to the chiefs who live among us. Chanda Smith Baker has more than 20 years of experience anchored in sharing, identifying and responding to the multiple narratives that
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By ESSENCE Editors ·Updated April 6, 2022
The American Society of Magazine Editors presented their 2022 ASME Awards last night and ESSENCE walked away a winner in the photography category for the images, “Of Earth & Sky,” by Lorna Simpson from the January/February 2021 issue.
Deputy Editor Cori Murray, alongside creative director Nia Lawrence, accepted the award. In Murray’s acceptance speech, she said of ESSENCE being recognized the prestigious Ellie trophy. “Lorna