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By Essence· Updated October 14, 2022
Our Essence Staff sound-off about their culture, heritage, and deep pride in being Afro Latina.
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WATCH | The Receipts: Amara La Negra
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By Essence· Updated October 14, 2022
The Afro-Latina has made it her duty to educate the world about her culture and heritage. We love to see it!
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WATCH | Paint The Polls Black: What You May Not Know About Stacey Abrams
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By Essence· Updated October 14, 2022
For this election season, we’re highlighting candidates in notable races throughout the country.
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WATCH | ‘Lady Sings The Blues’ Turns 50 With A Lasting Impact
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By Essence· Updated October 14, 2022
Starring entertainment icons Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, and Richard Pryor “Lady Sings the Blues,” tells the story of the troubled, yet talented singer, Billie Holiday. The film’s impact lives on decades later with adaptations on screen and on the stage including stars such as Audra McDonald and Andra Day.
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WATCH | U.S. Politicians of Afro-Latin Heritage Who Are Breaking Barriers
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By Essence· Updated October 13, 2022
These eight elected officials with Latin American roots are making sure their communities are represented politically. Here’s what to know about Grace Diaz, Ritchie Torres, Candace Valenzuela, Adriano Espaillat, Kristine Reeves, Antonio Delgado, Julia Mejia and Maxwell Alejandro Frost.
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WATCH | Angela Bassett And Courtney B. Vance Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary
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By Essence· Updated October 13, 2022
Congratulations are in order for this Hollywood power couple! On October, 12. 1997, Angela Bassett and Coutney B. Vance tied the knot. The college sweethearts met while students at the Yale School of Drama. Here’s a look at their love through the years.
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WATCH | The Cast of Why Did I Get Married’ 15 Years Later
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By Essence· Updated October 12, 2022
Tyler Perry brought his hit play, “Why Did I Get Married” to the big screen with a knockout cast including Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, and Jill Scott back in 2007. Since then, there have been several sequels with those same familiar faces. Here’s a look at them then and now.
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WATCH | Every time you rock one of these pieces, you are wearing one of a kind art!
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By Essence· Updated October 12, 2022
This week on Shop Essence Live in partnership with New Voices Foundation, we feature Melissa A. Mitchell, founder of Abeille Creations, who used her art to manifest her wildest dreams. During the show, she talks about starting out as an artist, and after an unsuccessful showing at Essence Fest years ago, she got the idea to turn her art into Fashion! Each collection
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WATCH |These delicious line of drinks honor West African traditions with a twist!
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By Essence· Updated October 12, 2022
This week on Shop Essence Live in partnership with New Voices Foundation, we feature Berry Bissap founder Akua Netty who created this incredible line of Bissap drinks. Bissap is a refreshing, popular West African spiced hibiscus tea that originated from Senegal, but is now a staple in all of West Africa. Berry Bissap sources their hibiscus and spices straight from Northern Ghana. Watch