26-06-2024 16:49
By India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 26, 2024Next week, the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture will take over New Orleans with Janet Jackson’s headlining performance, GU kickback featuring JT, and more. But first, can’t miss panels at BeautyCon will have you on the tip of your seat. This will include everything from important chats A-Beauty and hair, to conversations with Serena Williams about her new brand, WYN.Below, take a look at what to expect at the panel discussions.&
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‘Hello From My Black Job’: Social Media Claps Back At Trump’s Debate Comment With Black Excellence
29-06-2024 02:12
Alister Martin/ X(Formerly Twitter.com)By Melissa Noel ·Updated June 28, 2024Several moments throughout the first presidential election debate of 2024 raised eyebrows, and one, in particular, stood out to Black America.When asked how he would appeal to Black voters, Trump responded by bringing up illegal immigration, saying, “They’re taking Black jobs now — and it could be 18, it could be 19 and even 20 million people. They’re taking Black jobs, and they’re t
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The Grenada Caribbean Music Festival Put Heart And Soul Centerstage
29-06-2024 00:03
By Jasmine Browley ·The post The Grenada Caribbean Music Festival Put Heart And Soul Centerstage appeared first on Essence.
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Going To New Orleans For ESSENCE Festival Of Culture? Check Out These Hot Spots In The Crescent City
28-06-2024 23:26
Getty ImagesBy Mitti Hicks ·Updated June 28, 2024There are specific images and sounds held in the minds of people who think of New Orleans. From the red streetcars and oak trees that >ESSENCE Festival of Culture.Take a Break at New Orleans City ParkWhen you need a respite from the downtown and touristy areas, head to City Park. Located in Mid-City, it is one of the most iconic parks >New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is also just steps away. It houses an impressive collec
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WNBA Tunnel Moments Of The Week
28-06-2024 22:14
Phoenix Mercury/WMEBy Robyn Mowatt ·Updated June 28, 2024This year’s WNBA season has us glued to the tunnel outfits of the players. In 2024, the ladies who show up as their most authentic selves on the court are also taking risks in regard to the >off the court. And the results have been quite fruitful. We’re keying on our favorite fashionable moments from these diligent players.For instance, this week Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury delved into her masculine-feminine
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Black Retailers To Shop At The 30th Essence Festival Of Culture
28-06-2024 21:22
Getty ImagesBy Kerane Marcellus ·Updated June 28, 2024At ESSENCE, Black-owned brands are forever a priority to uplift, champion, and help expand through highlighting them. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is celebrating 30 years of being a pinnacle of Blackness to look to for a sense of belonging, joy, and community expansion. That being said, our fashion has been compiling the names of a myriad of The post Black Retailers To Shop At The 30th Essence Festival Of Culture appeared firs
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Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of January 6 Rioter In Obstruction Case
28-06-2024 21:03
By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated June 28, 2024Today the Supreme Court ruled in favor of an ex-police officer who joined the Capitol rioters in an obstruction charge case.The6-3 vote provided a win for “Joseph Fischer, who is among hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants — including former President Donald Trump — who have been charged with obstructing an official proceeding over the effort to prevent Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s election victory,&rdq
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This Exhibition Explores The Cultural Significance Of Hair
28-06-2024 20:08
Courtesy of Hannah TraoreBy Kerane Marcellus ·Updated June 28, 2024In her adolescence, gallerist Hannah Traore was inevitably changing—her body began to produce hair in places it had not before. Within that experience was a strong connection and sentimental attachment to her hair. Yet, like many Black women, Traore felt pressured to fit a mold and cut it—keeping it in a ziplock bag for years as if to commemorate her first step into womanhood. Now? Traore finds herself battling
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Hannah Traore Makes Curatorial Debut With “Don’t Touch My Hair”
28-06-2024 20:08
Courtesy of Hannah TraoreBy Kerane Marcellus ·Updated June 28, 2024In her adolescence, gallerist Hannah Traore was inevitably changing—her body began to produce hair in places it had not before. Within that experience was a strong connection and sentimental attachment to her hair. Yet, like many Black women, Traore felt pressured to fit a mold and cut it—keeping it in a ziplock bag for years as if to commemorate her first step into womanhood. Now? Traore finds herself battling
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5 Leg Workouts You Need To Do To Get Stacked Thighs For The Summer
28-06-2024 19:32
By Dominique Fluker ·The post 5 Leg Workouts You Need To Do To Get Stacked Thighs For The Summer appeared first on Essence.
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How The Metaverse is Shaping Luxury Fashion’s Future
28-06-2024 18:50
Bobby BlohertyBy Tina Charisma ·Updated June 28, 2024With virtual reality and augmented reality technologies reaching unprecedented heights, the metaverse emerges as a tantalizing frontier for fashion innovation. In this dynamic space, the traditional notions of exclusivity and craftsmanship take on new dimensions, offering immersive experiences that transcend physical constraints. The metaverse has risen to fuse reality and fantasy, boldly redefining the parameters of luxury fashion in v
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WATCH: Lupita Nyong’o Shares How New Film Helped Her Overcome One of Her Biggest Fears
28-06-2024 18:17
By Essence ·Updated June 28, 2024 Lupita Nyong'o was once afraid of cats and now she's a proud cat mom.TOPICS: cats Lupita Nyong'o The post WATCH: Lupita Nyong’o Shares How New Film Helped Her Overcome One of Her Biggest Fears appeared first on Essence.
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Teyana Taylor Shows Off Her New Blonde Bob At Couture Week
28-06-2024 18:00
Vanni Bassetti/Getty Images for BalenciagaBy India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 28, 2024Paris couture week brings out the haute and daring fashion looks. For Teyana Taylor that’s certainly the case, at least. This time around, she showed off her new blonde bob. First unveiling the look in an Instagram post celebrating the anniversaries of her albums K.T.S.E. and The Album, the hair>Vogue world performance. “Not all roses are red, sometimes they look like a bad b*tch with a plat
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After Reacquiring, Black-Owned ‘MoviePass’ Receives Major Investment From Comcast
28-06-2024 18:00
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated June 27, 2024MoviePass, a movie subscription service, has received an investment from Comcast’s Forecast Labs, a consumer venture group. Per a report from The Hollywood Reporter (THR) the investment comes after MoviePassreached its first profitable year (2023) in the company’s history following a stretch of financial tumult. The company has had a storied business history. Launched in 2011 by Stacy Spikes,MoviePass made headlines when it went
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WATCH: Scream Queen Lupita Nyong’o Reveals What Scares Her And What Horror Teaches Us
28-06-2024 17:56
By Essence ·Updated June 28, 2024 The star of ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ opens up on overcoming fear and undergoing a majorrel="tag">a quiet place horror Lupita Nyong’o scream queen The post WATCH: Scream Queen Lupita Nyong’o Reveals What Scares Her And What Horror Teaches Us appeared first on Essence.
WATCH: Scream Queen Lupita Nyong’o Reveals What Scares Her And Discusses What Horror Teaches Us
28-06-2024 17:56
By Rivea Ruff ·Updated June 28, 2024Lupita Nyong’o, who gives a gripping near-silent performance in A Quiet Place: Day One, opens up on overcoming a personal fear and undergoing a major physicalrel="tag">a quiet place horror Lupita Nyong’o scream queenThe post WATCH: Scream Queen Lupita Nyong’o Reveals What Scares Her And Discusses What Horror Teaches Us appeared first on Essence.
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The ESSENCE Effect
28-06-2024 17:54
By Ebony Flake ·Updated June 28, 2024What was initially a gathering to commemorate ESSENCE magazine’s 25th year in print would spark a three-decade relationship between ESSENCE and New Orleans, forging an enduring bond. Characterized by the vibrance of the city, mouthwatering Cajun cuisine and the warm, familial energy that happens when Black folks reunite, ESSENCE Fest, as it’s sometimes called, has become more than an event; it’s a homecoming, a family reunion and a r
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How To Make Your Own Massage Oil
28-06-2024 17:41
By India Espy-Jones ·Updated June 28, 2024Earlier this week, viral content creator Nara Smith had her husband make sunscreen from scratch. However, the controversial formula, containing a mix of ingredients like beeswax and zinc-oxide powder, also included a familiar, powerhouse ingredient: coconut oil. Like most of Smith’s videos (many hitting over 1 million likes on TikTok), “making coconut massage oil at home could be a lengthy and tedious process,” Sydney’s di
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Kandi Burruss Says Ozempic Didn’t Work For Her: ‘I Didn’t Lose Any Weight’
28-06-2024 16:02
Bruce Glikas/WireImageBy Elizabeth Ayoola ·Updated June 28, 2024leaving the show for a break after 14 seasons back in February. She cited a desire to spend more time with family in addition to focusing on her acting projects.“After I left Housewives, I was eating good, living good. Now, mind you, I was already 10 pounds over my desired weight at the top of the year. But then, when I announced that I was not going to do Housewives anymore, I was eating dessert every day,
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What Are ‘Black Jobs’? Trends After Questionable Comment By Trump: Here Are The Top Takeaways From The First Presidential Debate
28-06-2024 15:13
By Melissa Noel ·Updated June 28, 2024On Thursday night, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The 90-minute debate, hosted by CNN in Atlanta and the candidates, addressed a range of topics, including the economy, abortion, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, Trump’s recent criminal convictions, and appealing to Black voters.President Biden’s performance was marked by a hoarse voice and ha
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What Are ‘Black Jobs’? Trends After Questionable Comment By Trump: Here Are The Top Takeaways From The First 2024 Presidential Debate
28-06-2024 15:13
By Melissa Noel ·Updated June 28, 2024On Thursday night, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The 90-minute debate, hosted by CNN in Atlanta and the candidates, addressed a range of topics, including the economy, abortion, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, Trump’s recent criminal convictions, and appealing to Black voters.President Biden’s performance was marked by a hoarse voice and ha
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Essence Fashion Digest: Lupita Nyong’o Wears Prada, SKIMS Highlights Team USA, And More
28-06-2024 15:00
Getty ImagesBy Kerane Marcellus ·Updated June 28, 2024This week in fashion was >First, Lupita Nyong’o wore a head-turning black catsuit designed by Prada for her latest film A Quiet Place: Day One. Next up, SKIMS released a new campaign ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris with Olympians Fred Kerley, Nick Mayhugh, Gabby Thomas, and a slew of others featured in the campaign.Today, Hanifa released its new Spring/Summer 2024 collection with pieces that fit the signature codes o
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3 Popular Chefs Share The Dishes They Have To Get In New Orleans
28-06-2024 14:00
By Dominique Fluker ·The post 3 Popular Chefs Share The Dishes They Have To Get In New Orleans appeared first on Essence.
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From Hollywood To Corporate Hood: Sherri Shepherd’s Lessons On Sisterhood, Transparency, And Bridging The Pay Gap
28-06-2024 13:00
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Sherri Shepherd attends the NAACP Image Awards Dinner at Hollywood Palladium on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images For NAACP)By Ebony Flake ·Updated June 27, 2024Before Sherri Shepherd gained mainstream acclaim as co-host on The View, she made us laugh as Sheila on The Jamie Foxx Show and in films like Queen Latifah’s 2005 cult classic Beauty Shop. The real-day ones know her from her early days in
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For Its 10-Year Anniversary, Mielle Organics Partners With Actively Black To Launch Limited Edition Athleisure Collection
28-06-2024 13:00
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated June 27, 2024Mielle Organics is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a smart new partnership. The haircare brand’s founder Monique Rodriguez recently announced the collaboration with athleisure brand Actively Black and the introduction of the exclusive “Mielle Pink” Pantone® shade.Monique & Melvin Rodriguez in new Mielle x Actively Black Collection“Starting a decade ago in my kitchen with a single product, Mielle has grown i
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ESScent Of The Week: Jade Alyce’s Latest Collaboration With Le Monde Gourmand Is Peach Perfection
28-06-2024 13:00
By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated June 28, 2024Welcome to ESScent — a weekly fragrance series, where we tantalize your senses with the latest scents and swoon-worthy launches. From floral fantasies to sultry musks, we’re here to guide you through the ever-evolving landscape of perfumery, ensuring you’re always one step ahead in the scent game. Get ready to embark on a fragrant journey that celebrates the beauty, power, and individuality of Black women through the art of scent
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ESScent Of The Week: Jade Alyce’s Latest Collaboration With Le Gormand Beauty Is Peach Perfection
28-06-2024 13:00
By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated June 27, 2024Welcome to ESScent — a weekly fragrance series, where we tantalize your senses with the latest scents and swoon-worthy launches. From floral fantasies to sultry musks, we’re here to guide you through the ever-evolving landscape of perfumery, ensuring you’re always one step ahead in the scent game. Get ready to embark on a fragrant journey that celebrates the beauty, power, and individuality of Black women through the art of scent
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Urban Edge, Barrow, one of the finalists in hairdresser competition - The Mail
28-06-2024 06:00 via news.google.com
Urban Edge, Barrow, one of the finalists in hairdresser competitionThe Mail
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City of Fades nominated for Best Hairdresser or Barber award | Bradford Telegraph and Argus - Telegraph and Argus
28-06-2024 04:00 via news.google.com
City of Fades nominated for Best Hairdresser or Barber award | Bradford Telegraph and ArgusTelegraph and Argus
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Vivo CEO Details The New Atlanta Brick-And-Mortar
28-06-2024 02:14
Vivo Fashion GroupBy Robyn Mowatt ·Updated June 27, 2024Wandia Gichuru, Vivo Fashion Group’s chief executive officer and co-founder, has a warm demeanor that comes out immediately as soon as she joins our video call. Laughter comes easy to her, and a hint of curiosity points to a key trait worth having as an entrepreneur. To some, the brand she’s been building for 13 years has been compared to the fashion behemoth Zara. But from what she tells me, Vivo appears to be largely di
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