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‘Soul Patrol’: The Documentary That Highlights The Forgotten Chapter Of Black Military History essence.com/entertainment/so…
‘Soul Patrol’ Documentary Premieres At Sundance [Review] - Essence

‘Soul Patrol’ Documentary Premieres At Sundance [Review] - Essence

‘Soul Patrol’ debuts at Sundance, as J.M. Harper documents an all-Black Vietnam unit and their long-overdue reunion decades later.

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Salute To The Forgotten Black Rosies Of World War II essence.com/feature/the-blac…
Salute To The Forgotten Black Rosies Of World War II - Essence

Salute To The Forgotten Black Rosies Of World War II - Essence

These forgotten African American heroines deserve their flowers for the selfless and invaluable role they played in history.

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Best Black Films To Watch On Veterans Day essence.com/gallery/best-bla…
Best Black Films To Watch On Veterans Day - Essence

Best Black Films To Watch On Veterans Day - Essence

From Denzel Washington’s Oscar-winning performance in Glory to Spike Lee’s 2000 film Miracle at St. Anna, there are several amazing movies out there that honor our fallen soldiers.

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A Fresh Start Is Calling: Your Weekly Horoscope Is Here essence.com/lifestyle/weekly…
A Fresh Start Is Calling: Your Weekly Horoscope Is Here

A Fresh Start Is Calling: Your Weekly Horoscope Is Here

The cosmos finally gives us something to celebrate. Here’s your forecast for the week, queens (and kings). 

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10 Best Advent Calendars For Beauty Lovers essence.com/holidays/best-be…
10 Best Advent Calendars For Beauty Lovers

10 Best Advent Calendars For Beauty Lovers

From scented treasures to high-end skincare, let these advent calendars be the first—and longest lived—gifts to open this holiday season.

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Thanks, But No Thanks. Journalist Karen Attiah Is Not Returning To The Washington Post essence.com/news/karen-attia…
Thanks, But No Thanks. Journalist Karen Attiah Is Not Returning To The Washington Post - Essence

Thanks, But No Thanks. Journalist Karen Attiah Is Not Returning To The Washington Post - Essence

After being wrongfully terminated from the legacy newspaper and surprisingly winning her job back following legal action, the award-winning editor has decided to bet on herself.

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AFROPUNK Brasil Draws 65,000 For Its Biggest Edition Yet, With Standout Sets From Kehlani, FLO And More essence.com/awards-events/af…
AFROPUNK Brasil Draws 65,000 For Its Biggest Edition Yet, With Standout Sets From Kehlani, FLO And...

AFROPUNK Brasil Draws 65,000 For Its Biggest Edition Yet, With Standout Sets From Kehlani, FLO And...

With performances from Kehlani, Gilberto Gil, Jorja Smith, FLO, and more, the two-day celebration generated an estimated R$150 million for the local economy.

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Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With Eve's Most Remarkable Hair Moments! 🔗: essence.com/beauty/eve-iconi…
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Brandy Is Daughter Sy'Rai's Biggest Fan As She Makes Her NBA National Anthem Debut essence.com/celebrity/brandy…
Brandy Is Daughter Sy'Rai's Biggest Fan As She Makes Her NBA National Anthem Debut

Brandy Is Daughter Sy'Rai's Biggest Fan As She Makes Her NBA National Anthem Debut

The rising R&B singer showed off her vocals at a Los Angeles Lakers game, leaving her famous mom emotional and proud.

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We challenged the cast of The Greatest to take on an impossible assignment: naming the greatest R&B song of all time. The answers? A little nostalgia, a little debate, and at least one song that’ll have you saying, “Okay, I see the vision.” ESSIES, what song gets your vote? Be sure to watch The Greatest, now streaming on Prime Video!
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Who Cares For The Caregiver? What I Learned Balancing Aging Parents And Motherhood essence.com/feature/balancin…
Who Cares For The Caregiver? What I Learned Balancing Aging Parents And Motherhood - Essence

Who Cares For The Caregiver? What I Learned Balancing Aging Parents And Motherhood - Essence

As November is National Family Caregivers Month, one daughter and mother reveals her struggles, fears and hopes as she navigates the realities of what being in the sandwich generation has meant for...

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ESSENCE Editors Are Practicing These Wellness Rituals To Prevent Seasonal Burnout essence.com/beauty/essence-e…
Here's How ESSENCE Editors Prevent Seasonal Burnout

Here's How ESSENCE Editors Prevent Seasonal Burnout

From pilates to vibration plates, these are the SAD season-proof wellness rituals our editors are practicing.

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Home Style: Amber Guyton Of 'Blessed Little Bungalow' Shares 5 Ways To Bring Soulful Maximalism To Your Space essence.com/lifestyle/home/a…
Home Style: Amber Guyton Of 'Blessed Little Bungalow' Shares 5 Ways To Bring Soulful Maximalism To...

Home Style: Amber Guyton Of 'Blessed Little Bungalow' Shares 5 Ways To Bring Soulful Maximalism To...

From better lighting and layering to more vibrant shades, Guyton breaks down the simple steps to a home that’s rich in color and character this fall. 

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What SZA’s 'Ctrl' Album Means To Young People essence.com/awards-events/sz…
What SZA’s 2017 Album, 'Ctrl,' Means To Young People

What SZA’s 2017 Album, 'Ctrl,' Means To Young People

In this piece, writer Malik Peay talks about SZA's debut album, 'Ctrl' and what it means to 20-somethings who are finding their way.

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Scene Stealers: Stephan James On Bringing Carl Weathers’ Story To Life In ‘I Play Rocky’ essence.com/entertainment/sc…
Scene Stealers: Stephan James On Bringing Carl Weathers’ Story To Life In ‘I Play Rocky’ - Essence

Scene Stealers: Stephan James On Bringing Carl Weathers’ Story To Life In ‘I Play Rocky’ - Essence

Having previously portrayed Jesse Owens and John Lewis, the award-winning actor discusses his approach to playing historical figures and the personal responsibility he feels when telling their...

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Our Favorite Tunnel Looks From The 2026 WNBA Season essence.com/fashion/our-favo…
Our Favorite Tunnel Looks From The 2026 WNBA Season - Essence

Our Favorite Tunnel Looks From The 2026 WNBA Season - Essence

From archival designer pieces to bold statement looks, the WNBA’s biggest style stars brought their fashion A-game to the tunnel all season long.

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RECAP: AfroTech Turns 10: Inside The Conversations And Experiences Shaping The Future Of Black Innovation essence.com/awards-events/re…
RECAP: AfroTech Turns 10: Inside The Conversations And Experiences Shaping The Future Of Black...

RECAP: AfroTech Turns 10: Inside The Conversations And Experiences Shaping The Future Of Black...

Celebrating a decade of bringing Black innovators together, AfroTech's 10th anniversary arrived at a pivotal moment for technology, politics and culture. From artificial intelligence and policy to...

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AFROPUNK Brasil 2026 is officially underway! 🇧🇷 FLO, Emicida, Jorja Smith, and more are taking the stage tonight in Salvador, Brazil! Tap into the livestream on AFROPUNK’s YouTube channel to catch all the performances. youtube.com/live/5wVx0xqjnew…
AFROPUNK Brasil 2026

AFROPUNK Brasil 2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Martine Rose Makes History As Balenciaga’s New Creative Director essence.com/fashion/martine-…
Martine Rose Makes History As Balenciaga’s New Creative Director - Essence

Martine Rose Makes History As Balenciaga’s New Creative Director - Essence

The British-Jamaican designer’s historic appointment marks a new chapter for the French fashion house and Black women in luxury fashion.

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I Ran The New York City Marathon—With My 71-Year-Old Dad essence.com/lifestyle/i-ran-…
I Ran The New York City Marathon—With My 71-Year-Old Dad

I Ran The New York City Marathon—With My 71-Year-Old Dad

The two-time finisher on the anxiety, frustration, and yes, the joy of taking on the world’s meanest and best marathon course with, and for, her father.

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