Three of the nation’s Black lieutenant governors come together to talk Black economy under Trump Gerren Keith Gaynor Zendaya channels Whitney Houston as Kerry Washington, and more are honored during the 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon Kay Wicker Black historical interpreters are more than just actors—they are honoring the history society tries to erase Haniyah P. Entertainment ‘I’m done with the industry’: singer Labrinth slams HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ in social media post Haniyah P. Lifestyle T’yanna Wallace is honoring her father—the late Notorious B.I.G.—with upcoming Big Poppa’s Steakhouse Haniyah P. Entertainment Cardi B praises Black Americans during Dallas performance in viral concert moment Kay Wicker Entertainment ‘No holds barred’: Candiace Dillard Bassett is bringing rawness to her next R&B project Kay Wicker Politics ‘Absolutely disgusting’: Ex-NFL star Ryan Clark slams Trump White House featuring him in video touting Iran war Gerren Keith Gaynor Lifestyle Jalen Hurts didn’t set out to hire an all-women’s team—he just picked ‘the best’ Haniyah P. Entertainment Doja Cat walks back comments criticizing Timothée Chalamet, says she just ‘wanted to look like a hero’ Nhari Djan Politics Gavin Newsom leads Kamala Harris in 2028 presidential poll. But can he win over Black voters? Gerren Keith Gaynor News Labor activist Chris Smalls is heading to Cuba to deliver aid amid US oil sanctions Nhari Djan Entertainment Javicia Leslie is celebrating the global success of ‘High Potential,’ as her character Daphne steps into the spotlight Janeé Bolden VIEW ALL POSTS Lifestyle Lifestyle Black historical interpreters are more than just actors—they are honoring the history society tries to erase Haniyah P. Style Zendaya channels Whitney Houston as Kerry Washington, and more are honored during the 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon Kay Wicker Lifestyle T’yanna Wallace is honoring her father—the late Notorious B.I.G.—with upcoming Big Poppa’s Steakhouse Haniyah P. Lifestyle Jalen Hurts didn’t set out to hire an all-women’s team—he just picked ‘the best’ Haniyah P. VIEW ALL LIFESTYLE POSTS Entertainment Entertainment ‘I’m done with the industry’: singer Labrinth slams HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ in social media post Haniyah P. Music Cardi B praises Black Americans during Dallas performance in viral concert moment Kay Wicker Music ‘No holds barred’: Candiace Dillard Bassett is bringing rawness to her next R&B project Kay Wicker Entertainment Doja Cat walks back comments criticizing Timothée Chalamet, says she just ‘wanted to look like a hero’ Nhari Djan Television Javicia Leslie is celebrating the global success of ‘High Potential,’ as her character Daphne steps into the spotlight Janeé Bolden Sports Jalen Rose says there’s a ‘residue’ of slavery in the NBA Kay Wicker Entertainment ‘Paradise’ star Sterling K. Brown had the most relatable reaction to meeting Michelle Obama Haniyah P. Television Miss Lena James? Jada Pinkett Smith reveals a huge ‘A Different World’ revival bombshell on social media Brandon Caldwell Television ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ creator Adjani Salmon talks Season 2 and explains the hidden truth behind those famous dream sequences Janeé Bolden Entertainment Barack and Michelle Obama are heading to Broadway as producers for revival of ‘Proof’ Janeé Bolden VIEW ALL ENTERTAINMENT POSTS Business Entertainment Dr. Dre has officially hit billionaire status Haniyah P. Lifestyle Former MSNBC president Rashida Jones is back in the boardroom to lead Piers Morgan’s new media company Haniyah P. Television T-Boz recalls the day TLC stormed their record label demanding to get paid Bobby Pen VIEW ALL BUSINESS POSTS Stream Online All New Episodes NowLearn More