“I’m gonna marry a Nigerian and you’re gonna wear gele to my wedding,” goes the line from Keys the Prince, a British-Nigerian rapper and producer. For the past few months, it has been used on TikTok to accompany videos of women — Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike — getting cinched into flamboyant outfits, complete with a […]
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The 7th Annual Black Music Honors live taping took place in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, on May 19. Celebrities came out for the celebration of music included dynamic performances, surprise celebrity appearances and a program dedicated to honoring legends in the music industry. Two-time GRAMMY Winner LeToya Luckett and comedian DeRay Davis hosted the ceremony. As to be expected honorees
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Tucson City Council Agrees “How One wear their Hair is their Business”By DL White Hair has long been considered a woman’s crowning glory, that is especially true for African American women in particular and women of Color in general. Madame C.J. Walker, earned millions perfecting methods to allow African American women to style and wear their
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April 21, 2021 (New York, N.Y.)—The news of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd has caused many to reflect on the seemingly endless challenges—and endless hope, fight and resilience—that the Black community has experienced and demonstrated, particularly over the past year. Chronicling “the year that changed the world,” ESSENCE—dedicated to Black women
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ESSENCE Girls United’s April digital cover features famed University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) gymnasts Chae Campbell, Nia Dennis, Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright who are bringing a whole new wave of Black girl magic (and are looking stunning doing it!) In the cover story Flipping the Culture, writer D’Shonda Brown talks to these collegiate superstars who are the embodiment of
IN THE BLK founded and led by Haitian-American designer, Victor Glemaud, is a collective of Black creatives in the fashion industry who are dedicated to creating and expanding spaces for fellow Black designers, have created a digital activation showcasing Black designers and creatives. The digital activation is a collaborative showcase of Black designers and creatives and
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We are just 8 days away from DC FANDOME, our 24-hour first of its kind immersive global fan experience Featuring 300 stars, cast members, creators and crew. One of those fans is Venus Williams, the women’s tennis pro with several Grand Slam titles under her belt. A known fan of Wonder Woman, this week EleVen by Venus Williams announced
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By: Lawrencia Nelson Men are now becoming conscious consumers and are more aware than ever about wellness and the authenticity of the skin and hair products that they use from day to day. This has caused brands to now create a space for men that are health conscious. Men’s personal care has become a multi-billion-dollar
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There’s just something about magazine covers featuring powerful and beautiful Black women. ESSENCE’s newest digital cover features 17 game-changing Black women working in the beauty industry who demonstrate that pretty can be powerful in business as well as in everyday life. In the story Beautiful Minds, ESSENCE shines a light on beauty bosses who are each positioned at
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Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter and Swedish clothing brand H&M have partnered on a new collection of apparel that will launch Feb. 13. Carter’s credits during the course of her over 30-year career include more than 40 film and television credits including “Do The Right Thing,” “Malcolm X,” “Amistad,” “Selma,” “Black Panther” and “Dolemite
