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04/12/2024

04/09/2024

This achievement came after the University of South Carolina defeated The University of Iowa, 87-75 during the NCAA Championship game on Sunday night.

04/09/2024

Talent, teamwork, excellence.....my birthplace.....I celebrate you SISTAHS!!!!!!! Wooooohooooo!!!!!!!!!

04/07/2024

No. 1 overall seed South Carolina has defeated Iowa 87-75 to win the women’s basketball NCAA tournament title, completing a perfect 38-0 season.

10/30/2023

I haven't bought an Essance magazine in a while, but I can't wait to buy this one. ON SALE OCTOBER 31st.

Fantasia is stepping into the iconic role of Celie in The Color Purple, originally played by the equally iconic Whoopi Goldberg. The character, for some, has been a reflection of pain and perseverance. Fantasia opens up about how this role not only challenged her but allowed her to see herself different, just as Whoopi did for many in the first screen adaptation.

To read more about how Fantasia prepared for the role of a lifetime check out the November/December issue of ESSENCE available on newsstands 10/31.

Disclaimer: We recognize Black creatives are still fighting for their respect and equity; this fight has been displayed through this year’s labor strikes. It is important for us to let our readers know that ESSENCE conducted these interviews and photo shoot for our cover story in May 2023.

10/30/2023

Fantasia is stepping into the iconic role of Celie in The Color Purple, originally played by the equally iconic Whoopi Goldberg. The character, for some, has been a reflection of pain and perseverance. Fantasia opens up about how this role not only challenged her but allowed her to see herself different, just as Whoopi did for many in the first screen adaptation.

To read more about how Fantasia prepared for the role of a lifetime check out the November/December issue of ESSENCE available on newsstands 10/31.

Disclaimer: We recognize Black creatives are still fighting for their respect and equity; this fight has been displayed through this year’s labor strikes. It is important for us to let our readers know that ESSENCE conducted these interviews and photo shoot for our cover story in May 2023.

10/21/2023

Rudolph Isley, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Isley Brothers, has died at age 84. https://cnn.it/3PLR6oA

10/21/2023

Prepare for another dose of wet weekend weather in the Northeast, but this time, the dreary déjà vu comes with a twist – some snowflakes may fly in high elevations.

10/21/2023

In honor of the play's debut, playwright, Jocelyn Bioh, speaks with ESSENCE about her career journey and bringing the play to life.

10/21/2023

The United States Mint announced the awardees, and the coins will be produced at the Denver and Philadelphia Mint facilities.

08/11/2023

100 years never looked so beautiful!

Vivian Ayers Allen a literary giant, and the mother of two indisputable icons, Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, just celebrated her 100th birthday.

Vivian is iconic in her own right as poet and American classicist who was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for her collection of poems entitled Spice of Dawns.

We celebrate you today Ms. Vivian and Happy 100th Birthday!

Read more: https://www.essence.com/gallery/vivian-ayers-allen/

01/19/2023

May she rest peacefully.

12/23/2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday Ms. Tyson! I will love you forever ❤🕊🙏🏿

11/17/2022

Rest peacefully. You've earned your rest.

11/17/2022

"All the female soloists had been cast . . . except me," she writes in 'THE WIND AT MY BACK: Resilience, Grace, and Other Gifts from My Mentor Raven Wilkinson.'

10/14/2022

Last season, Staley led the Gamecocks to the 2022 national championship, her second title since she began her coach tenure.

10/14/2022

The commemorative item is a part of the Barbie Signature Music Series.