On Nov. 8, former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant found himself at the center of a heated social media controversy following his comments on X.
In a recent political climate that has left many Americans reeling, basketball superstar LeBron James has found himself at the center of controversy following a
In a recent episode of the ESSENCE podcast titled Paint The Polls Black, renowned journalist Don Lemon passionately discussed the critical issue of women’s rights.
In a powerful discussion during the Paint The Polls Black initiative, guest speaker Shontel Brown addressed the critical topic of reproductive freedom. As a prominent
As the United States gears up for the 2024 elections, new polling data underscores the influential voting power of women of color, particularly within the
Debate over women’s rights hit new heights in the US earlier this month when a leaked draft of a decision by the Supreme Court threatened
Some people are born for stardom and others are meant to appreciate it. Rising artist Raiche, who recently signed to GDE/Island Prolific/Atlantic Records, fits firmly
Amber Rose has canceled her SlutWalk campaign for this year. The 35-year-old model and businesswoman has hosted the annual event — which is an awareness walk
Janelle Monáe has been cast as Dorothy Pitman Hughes in the forthcoming Gloria Steinem biopic. The 33-year-old actress and singer joins Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander,
Tiffany Haddish insists on “the guy fee” for her movies. The Girls Trip star always “does the research” when considering a job and thinks a lot
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, acknowledging the progress in women’s rights over the last fifty years, I am reminded that no matter how far women
Despite Jamaica’s rich musical heritage, challenges still remain for talented female artists looking to breakout within the country’s male dominated musical landscape. Block Ent/MMG Digital
Missouri lawmakers decided to override a veto of legislation that will require women to wait 72 hours after consulting with a doctor before ending a
A report issued by the Center for Investigative Reporting reveals that 148 female inmates were coerced by doctors to get tubal ligation surgeries. Commonly referred
[jwplayer mediaid=”423442″]Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Halle Berry, Katy Perry, and John Legend were only a few of the celebrities to lend their voices to the “Chime for
Imani Perry is a leading professor at Princeton University who holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and J.D. from Harvard Law. She has penned the
The NCAA is a flawed institution that borders on being corrupt. For years, major college athletic programs have been allowed to earn millions of dollars
