Author: Shelby Stewart

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By ESSENCE Editors ·Updated February 5, 2025

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming over 929,000 lives annually—enough to >Innovative Approaches to Tackling Cardiovascular Disease

Addressing Root Causes of Health Inequities

Health inequities are deeply rooted in systemic racism, social determinants of health, and the historical mistrust of healthcare institutions within Black communities.,7 Research from the National Academies of Sciences highlights how these

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From top left: Cooper Neill/Getty Images; Courtesy of subject; Jon Lopez; Melissa Rawlins/ESPN Images. Illustrations: Jyotirmayee Patra, illustration x/source files, Getty Images. By Shelby Stewart ·Updated February 4, 2025

This story first appeared in the 2025 January/February issue of ESSENCE, on stands now.

When you scan the history books for stories of athletic feats, their scoreboards tell a familiar story—one dominated by men. Statistically, in nearly every arena—from the football field to

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By Malik William ·Updated February 4, 2025

The Sundance Film Festival takes over the snow-covered community of Park City in Utah for 11 days. With a major focus on diversifying event and film programming, festival attendees got a chance to visit a slew of happenings that cater towards and center personal, rich Black storytelling. From January 23 to February 2nd, global peers and film industry workers arrive in Utah to experience early

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Courtesy Savage X Fenty By Shelby Stewart ·Updated February 4, 2025

When Rihanna calls, you answer. And when she taps you to be the first-ever joint partner across all of her Fenty empires—Savage X, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Fenty Hair—you run. Enter GloRilla, the Grammy-nominated rapper whose rise has been meteoric, and whose latest flex is making history as the first artist to bridge Rih’s lingerie, beauty, and hair ventures in one exclusive

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated February 3, 2025

This week on Married To Medicine, the couples’ Key West getaway kicks off with a relay race that quickly turns into pure chaos. Dr. Gregory wipes out—twice—immediately putting Team Snapper (Jackie, Curtis, Sweet Tea, Gregory, and Phaedra) in last place. Meanwhile, Team Starfish (Toya, Eugene, Quad, and King) surges ahead, with Goldfish (Simone, Cecil, Dr. Mimi, and Steve) and Shark (Heavenly, Damon, Contessa, and Scott)

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@beyonce By Shelby Stewart ·Updated February 3, 2025

Beyoncé is officially hitting the road again. Just a day after making history at the Grammys—where she became the most-awarded artist in the ceremony’s history and finally clinched Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter—the global superstar has announced her 2025 Cowboy Carter Chitlin’ Circuit Tour.

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The tour, set to kick

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Michael Owens/Getty Images By Mecca Pryor ·Updated February 1, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Heart of the Kingdom campaign is more than just a tribute—it’s a powerful acknowledgment of the Black women whose influence has shaped the lives and careers of Chiefs players, staff, and cheerleaders. Launched in honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the campaign offers an intimate look at the mentors, matriarchs, and trailblazers who have

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By ESSENCE Product ·Updated January 31, 2025

ESSENCE is making it easier than ever to access our must-attend events with OnePass, our new all-in-one ticketing solution. Skip the long registration hassles andsecure your spot at ESSENCE Hollywood House: To Altadena with Love happening Friday, February 28, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.

OnePass is the newest, most convenient way to claim your tickets for ESSENCE events. With just a

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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated January 30, 2025

The Potomac ladies are wrapping up their season with an explosive sendoff, and if you thought the drama was cooling down, think again. The finale, titled All Bark, No Bite, airing Sunday, February 2, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, is packed with emotional reckonings, jaw-dropping revelations, and a charity event that goes completely off the rails.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC — “All Bark, No Bite” Episode