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Op-Ed:Wealth Transfer Is The Next Civil Rights Frontier For Black Women - Essence | Essence

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'Heart & Hustle: Houston' Premieres On OWN August 2 - Essence | Essence

OWN’s Heart & Hustle: Houston follows six ambitious women balancing love, family, and entrepreneurship in one of the South’s most dynamic cities.

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This WWE x Maybelline Collab Is The Glow-Up Women’s Wrestling Deserves - Essence | Essence

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ESSENCE Festival of Culture Is Evolving—And That’s Exactly The Point - Essence | Essence

The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to calls for growth.

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Redefining Success And Leading With Intention: Authors Laysha Ward And Alexis Barber Inspire At ESSENCE Fest 2025 - Essence | Essence

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The 32-year-old got engaged to her boyfriend and actor Will Peltz after debuting their relationship in 2011.

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How Indigo Became The Signature Shade At The Heart Of Black Fashion - Essence | Essence

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Delta Sigma Theta Inducts A Monumental 2025 Class Of Honorary Members Who Embody Black Excellence - Essence | Essence

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. honored eight trailblazing women—including Queen Latifah and Danielle Brooks—as 2025 Honorary Members.

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WATCH: Dominique Thorne And Anthony Ramos Speak On Internal Conflict In Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ - Essence | Essence

The two stars break down their characters’ personal struggles and the blurred lines between hero and villain.

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EFOC 2025: Druski Talks Viral Fame, Brand Power, And The Future of Black Media - Essence | Essence

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EFOC 2025: Everything (And Everyone) You Missed At The Food And Wine Event | Essence

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.

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What started as Keli Goff's quest for chic vintage finds has grown into a cultural archive protecting Black fashion’s past and rewriting who gets to decide what’s worth saving.

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Master P Discusses The Death Of His Daughter And Reconciling With His Son Romeo | Essence

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“We Mistake Visibility For Power”: Black Leaders At ESSENCE Fest 2025 Call For Strategy Over Symbolism Amid Civil Rights Rollbacks - Essence | Essence

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