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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated September 6, 2023
As we venture into the new millennium, ESSENCE is on a roll. Despite the legacy brand’s reluctance to embrace what hip-hop was becoming, eventually the company would get on board with the times. While in the 90s was a decade of innovation and newness, ESSENCE stayed abreast not only of global issues, but showcased some of the best and brightest Black stars
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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated September 7, 2023
Renowned author Ayana Mathis is set to release her long-awaited novel, The Unsettled, on September 26. The new book comes a decade after her groundbreaking debut, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, which garnered critical acclaim and comparisons to literary giants. In a poignant letter to readers, Mathis provides a glimpse into the profound themes and inspirations behind her upcoming work, inviting us into
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courtesy of Olive & June By India Espy-Jones ·Updated September 7, 2023
“Music has the ability to narrate your day and match your mood— just as your mani does,” says Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder and CEO of salon-quality nail care brand, Olive & June. “Whether you want to feel happy, powerful, relaxed, or anything in between, your music and your mani can take you there.” And that’s why
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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated September 6, 2023
August marked a significant moment in the career of multi-talented artist Persia White. Known for her role as Lynn Searcy on the hit CW sitcom Girlfriends, White is stepping back into the spotlight with the release of her long-awaited album, Love Letters.
White’s return to the music scene comes after a decade-long hiatus. “Music has always been a core part of my creative process
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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated September 6, 2023
Maverick Entertainment, the independent studio celebrated for its commitment to Black cinema, dropped a comedic bombshell with their latest offering, The Comeback. This family comedy is currently streaming on NBCUniversal’s Peacock with a promise of laughter, love, and relatable chaos.
Starring Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones, The Comeback is a rollercoaster of emotions that dives into the life of the Murray family as they
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By Kerane Marcellus ·Updated September 6, 2023
On Tuesday night, Supermodel Naomi Campbell, Edvin Thompson of Theophilio, and Victor Anate of Vicnate were designers for the first Pretty Little Thing runway 70-piece collection. This season, fast fashion has diverged from its usual reputation of appropriating from Black designers and other designers of color, by employing them. Fast fashion brands have the financial resources to do so, however, these large corporations
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By Gerald Nesmith ·Updated September 1, 2023
It is easy to look back at the world in 2009 and believe things were much simpler. The United States had just elected its first Black President in Barack Obama, his hope-laced rhetoric brought an air of optimism that was sorely missing in a country on the verge of economic collapse. This feeling was delusional on the surface, but truthful in the depths
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OWN By Shelby Stewart ·Updated September 1, 2023
Last week Time Of Essence showcased how the decade of the 1980s was marked by economic upheaval, and yet, Black women were still taking up space. That carried over into the 90s as well, and there was an authority in Black women voices. The magazine was a reflection of that—covering everything from the AIDS epidemic to sexuality.
The 90s marked the