3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (858+ words) Running Culture Doesn't Always Reflect The Communities That Built It'This Black-Owned Brand Is Changing That'essence.com There's a particular kind of frustration (i.e. hell) that comes from spending your hard earned money on "high performance" fitness apparel only to realize it…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (556+ words) While Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) remain systematically underfunded from decades of discriminatory practices in state and federal budgets, the Reinvestment Fund is working to strengthen the financial health of these institutions through its HBCU Brilliance Initiative." Last month,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (380+ words) United States Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia is calling for accountability from the Trump Administration after a video posted from President Donald Trump's social media account used racist imagery. It depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (221+ words) Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week. The wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and the conversations we should be having about money, power, and who…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (623+ words) When the Hanifa drama was unfolding on social media several weeks ago, I remained silent, because I understand businesses go through growing pains. A bit of backstory: during Black Friday, Hanifa did a site-wide sale where you were able to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (230+ words) Pay homage to a legend while on the go thanks to this cotton canvas tote. Embrace some history, specifically Black folks leaving the South for life in the West with this gorgeous puzzle from the Black-owned brand. Crafted in Tanzania,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (196+ words) This curated list of gifts to give yourself help elevate your daily rituals and allow you to feel cherished on February 14th and beyond." Valentine's Day is most often framed as a celebration of romantic love, but at its core, it…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1194+ words) Before we turn the corner and welcome in a new year, the ESSENCE staff recapped unforgettable moments of 2025. Across departments, we brainstormed the people, places and things that kept us up at night, had us laughing uncontrollably and/or provided…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (302+ words) Luxury in 2026 is less about being invited and more about arriving. As Black women, we have always understood how to turn our presence into power, and this year's most exclusive global events are prime territory for exactly that. Held at…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (444+ words) We don't know about you, but 2025 turned us every which way but loose, so we're looking forward to a new year filled with less stress and more escapes. The [] The post The Black Girl's Guide To Travel: Where Black Women…...