When Essence Communications rebranded its flagship event as the Essence Festival of Culture, it may have seemed like a ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common yet serious health condition that disproportionately affects Black women. The consequences of poorly managed hypertension are dire, leading ...

From past to present, Black women’s impact is a continuous thread in the tapestry of our history and future. The stretch ...

An initiative aimed at creating safe, supportive and culturally relevant spaces for Black boys and young men has launched in ...

Discover why Essence Fest remains a powerful force in Black culture, showcasing lively energy and community spirit.

As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women.

Vague phrasing in the state’s Revolutionary-era Constitution enfranchised women who met specific property requirements. A ...

I always had the fears of coming out, or my family finding out,' Thais-Williams told The Times. 'I found myself there.' ...

Former Columbus Dispatch journalist and current American University professor Sherri Williams is a featured panelist at the ...

Uzazi Village in Kansas City has dedicated its center to improving birth outcomes for Black mothers. But now, staff are preparing for what comes next after the passage of a major tax bill.

Former Phoenix Mercury interim head coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit against the organization accusing it of racial and ...

Tennis historian Joel Drucker says the single biggest change since the dawn of lawn tennis was the professionalization of the ...