Hadiza Lawal (@wovenblends) and Nick Barney (@n.effect) are among the dozen artists who have inspired a new temporary gallery now open at the World of Coca–Cola. Though
Source: Facebook University of Michigan Issa Rae shared her “awkward Black girl” magic during the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. symposium at the University of Michigan.
Google is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr Day with a special doodle and a homepage promotion of a curated collection of Civil Rights photography from
City officials in Biloxi, Mississippi declares that Martin Luther King Day would be recognized there as “Great Americans Day.” In an effort to diminish the
On Monday, Jan. 16, the nation will celebrate the life of trailblazing civil rights activist, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his words
A high school senior’s parent’s disapproval of her dating a Black student has publically backfired. Allie Dowdle, 18, is a graduating senior at a private
Every bride wants her wedding day to be special, beautiful and unique. One Atlanta bride-to-be has taken steps to assure that her wedding will be
With the rising divorce rates, it is not uncommon for families to merge and create blended households. But combining families from different backgrounds may not
The recent torture of a White teen, described as a special needs student has ignited a national dialogue on race in America. Since the inception of
The horrific torture and beating of a Chicago man with special needs shocked the country. Not just because the man was beaten, but because the beating
Rocking and knocking boots and hooking up before you commit to a partner at the altar could increase your chance of divorcing. A University of Utah
Now that we’ve all come to grips with arguably the most painful year ever — 2016 — let’s break down three ways to win in
Beginning December 26 and lasting for seven days, Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to help Black Americans
The 2017 W.E.A.L.T.H. Experience women’s retreat is coming, and MC Lyte and her sister circle of friends are ready to inspire, encourage and empower women
The holiday season is a time to be merry with those around you, and that includes colleagues. It never fails that once the holidays hit,
‘Tis the season for gift giving. This is the time of year when you see the ladies showcasing their lavish gifts meanwhile the fellas are quietly
Between locals, tourists and the thousands of Alabama and Washington football fans coming to Atlanta for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl playoff game, here’s a list of things
If you didn’t experience Essence’s My City 4 Ways influential tastemaker event, you missed out on the hottest celebration in town. The No. 1 publication for African
With the year winding down, the holiday season accounts for 30 percent of annual retail sales. According to Forbes, Americans will spend nine times the amount
Rolling out’s 2016 holiday gift guide is a quick link to spreading holiday cheer. With only a few weeks to the biggest gift-giving day of the
