Over the weekend, Joe Biden shared his pledge to Black America with Essence “My plan for the African American community will close the wealth and income gap by investing in African American homeownership, including a $15,000 first time home buyer tax credit, doubling funding for small state business credit initiatives, drawing billions in private capital […]

Janet Jackson’s infectious smile will grace the July/August edition of ESSENCE. The music icon opens up about the peaks and valley’s in her life, and talks about finding her joy through the years. Must Read: HAUTE OR NAUGHT: Are You REDy For Monica Brown’s New Hair Color? [POLL] 15 Celebrity Besties Who Are #BestfriendGoals

Are you headed to Essence Music Festival in New Orleans? If so, make sure you check out Durham’s own Dr. Bahby Banks as she takes her talents to New Orleans during one of the biggest events of the year. Her ENVISION Empowerment Experience has educated and empowered Black women ages 25-54 through workshops that include […]

Misty Copeland is having a great year. She starred in an Under Armour commercial, was named a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet,…

Goodness gracious, would you just look at them?! Essence’s May cover features all of our faves at once: Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes, Mara Brock Akil,…

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Chirlane McGray’s (pictured left) 1979 Essence essay “I Am a Lesbian,” broke boundaries,  marking the first time a Black gay woman shared her sexuality openly.…

Ellianna Placas has been fired after a controversial two year run as fashion director for Essence magazine, reports the New York Post. When Placas was…

Essence Music Festival brings out music enthusiasts with the snazziest senses of style! Everywhere we looked, we were distracted by beautiful maxis, bold prints and…

If you didn’t make it to the Essence Music Festival at the New Orleans Superdome this Independence Day weekend, The Urban Daily has exclusive content from one of the summer’s most anticipated festivals.  Kanye West headlined the show on Saturday night, and in signature Kanye fashion, Mr.West brought out ‘all of the lights’, fireworks, smoke, […]

Essence magazine honored Janelle Monae last night at their 2nd annual Black Women in Music event. 2011 Grammy Nominations! Jazmine, Rihanna, Sade, Fantasia & Nicki Up For Awards! Also in attendance were the Bad Boy family, Leona Lewis, LeToya Luckett and more! Check it out: Janelle Monae Still Wears Only Black & White To Paris […]

NewsOne is reporting that magazine Essence is set to formally hire Elliana Placas, a former staff member of O! Magazine and US Weekly. Citing a…