Behind every great brand is a great story. And behind some of the most beloved Black-owned businesses is an even greater woman, a mother, a grandmother, an auntie who probably didn’t know she was ...

*At 34 years old, Dystany Spurlock is doing something no Black woman has ever done in NASCAR history. The Richmond, Virginia ...

During the 1960s, women weren’t considered producers because of broader biases and norms in the male-dominated music industry. Even so, Miss Ray got credit for producing Jimmy Ruffin’s song “ Don’t ...

The show's second edition featured six hairstylists, including co-founder Jawara Wauchope, and the best fantasy hair you'll see all year.

Rainbow mohawk hair dye with liberty spikes that stand out with bold colors vibrant blends and a look that instantly grabs attention #Mohawk #HairDye #Creative Blue city's staggering 40% violent crime ...

It’s no secret that Black women consistently rank among the most educated groups in the U.S. In fact, roughly 71 percent of master’s degrees earned by Black students go to Black women as well as 65 ...

For the past two decades, fertility specialists have wrestled with a troubling question: Why do Black people have lower live birth rates after in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment than white people?

While Black women have been on the frontlines of every social and political movement in the United States, they have often been sidelined or not fully recognized for their contributions. As champions ...

Essence's annual Black Women In Hollywood event brings out the best in Black Hollywood for a ceremony dedicated to celebrating excellence. Olandria Carthen shimmered in a god gown by Sergio Hudson.

Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. For many Black women, these “protective styles” are worn year-round to ...

I believe you were the first African American woman to bear the USA flag at the Winter Games. What did that mean to you? Well, I definitely have to give credit to Ilana Meyers Taylor because she was ...

Throughout history, Black hair has taken on many forms and meanings. Hair has symbolized resistance, freedom and pride within the Black community for centuries. For various African societies in the ...