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The Issa Rae, directed film, 'One Of Them Days' which stars SZA and Keke Palmer takes us on a wild ride to getting up the rent.

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The Business of Beating Imposter Syndrome, According To Aisha Turner, Executive Producer For MSNBC Audio | Essence

The executive producer, who oversees the podcast unit and sometimes has to overcome self-doubt, shares tips on how to thrive.

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'Built to Host': How New Orleans Is Turning Super Bowl LIX Into Long-Term Community Impact - Essence | Essence

Through new initiatives in sustainability, supplier diversity, and community investment, the Crescent City is turning its 11th Super Bowl into a model for long-term progress.

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53% Of Americans Didn’t Use All Their Time Off Last Year — Here’s How to Maximize Your 2025 PTO - Essence | Essence

Stop leaving PTO on the table — here's your blueprint for maximizing all of your days off in 2025.

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Jhene Aiko's Wellness Brand Provides Massages For LA Wildfire First Responders - Essence | Essence

The singer's brand, Jhenetics, is hosting massage sessions across the city to offer stress, pain relief, and CBD.

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Gilbert Arenas And Melli Monaco Are Married! - Essence | Essence

The former NBA player tied the knot after proposing to the podcaster in Paris back in August 2024, and they couldn't seem happier.

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Ananda Lewis On Living With Stage 4 Breast Cancer — In Her Own Words | Essence

Beloved TV host Ananda Lewis shares her story and a message to Black women about prioritizing their health in the new year.

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President Biden Pardons Criminal Justice Advocate 24 Years After Her Release From Prison - Essence | Essence

Kemba Smith Pradia was convicted of a non-violent drug offense in 1994, despite never selling or using drugs. She was sentenced to 24 year and served 6.5 years in prison for conspiracy to distributte. Now, she says her clemency will allow a new outlook on life.

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OP-ED: Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Nelly, And Soulja Boy Perform For Trump's Inauguration - Essence | Essence

Four Black artists will perform at Trump’s inauguration, igniting a cultural firestorm about art, politics, and the cost of complicity.

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Dr. King’s Vision For Economic Justice: Lessons From The “Mountaintop” Speech - Essence | Essence

Here's how Dr. King’s final address, which highlighted the importance of jobs, economic independence, and Black economic power, still resonates today.

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“I Was Saved By God To Make America Great Again”: President Trump Doubles Down On Xenophobia And Divisiveness During Inauguration Speech - Essence | Essence

As the 47th President, Trump promised to be a “peacemaker and unifier,” but his proposed policies—ending DEI initiatives, mass deportations and denying transgender identity—contradict that.

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We’re catching you up on all the fashion moments you missed over the weekend.

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Married To Medicine Season 11, Episode 8: Age-Gap Dating And Birkin Baby Showers - Essence | Essence

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How Martin Luther King III And Arndrea Waters King Are Bringing MLK’s Vision Into The Present - Essence | Essence

The couple’s new podcast and book challenge the idea of legacy as an endpoint—instead, it’s a daily practice of action and change.

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Curator Legacy Russell On Personal Style And The Digitization Of Trends - Essence | Essence

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President Biden Posthumously Pardons Revolutionary Pan-African Leader Marcus Garvey - Essence | Essence

This historic pardon culminates a decades-long fight by Marcus Garvey’s descendants and supporters to right the wrongs of a what many regarded as a politically motivated conviction.

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REVIEW: Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Compares Thieves To Anti-Heroes - Essence | Essence

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Black Women Are "Done": Reclaiming Power After The 2024 Election - Essence | Essence

The “Power of Black Women” virtual convening brought together nearly 400 women, encouraging them to prioritize self-care, embrace their purpose and foster intergenerational unity to move forward.

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Essence Fashion Digest: Damson Idris Stars In Tommy Hilfiger Campaign, Rebag Launches New Walmart Partnership, And More - Essence | Essence

In our weekly fashion catch-up, we like to update the girls on what’s going on in all the corners of the fashion world.

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Cam Newton Says Losing NFL Salary Changes Way He Provides For 8 Kids | Essence

The 35-year-old former athlete left the NFL in 2021 and currently hosts his podcast, "Funky Friday" while doing football commentating.

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Whether you choose to engage in local activities or leave the city, there are many ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy or celebrate Black culture in the nation’s capital during this converenge of events.

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A registered dietician shares seven food types that can help improve your mental health and mood this year.

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