Jelina Sheppard's words of gratitude, love and inspiration will give you all the feels.

The freedom fighter, abolitionist and former slave continues to be immortalized.

Marley Dias started #1000BlackGirlBooks because she was frustrated with the racially monolithic books being assigned in class.

Gossip

These gorgeous, genius women are the epitome of #Blackgirlmagic, and ESSENCE wants the whole world to know it.

News

Taraji P. Henson is dominating on the small screen and burning up the pages of Essence Magazine all at once. Covering the magazine’s November 2015…

Quvenzhane Wallis is making leaps and bounds in the publishing world by landing a four-book deal with Simon & Schuster.

One little girl's admirable ambition has made her want to be like the most powerful athlete in the world -- Serena Williams.

National

Serena Williams is now one step closer to solidifying her place in history as the greatest female tennis player of all time with another U.S.…

National

A 25-year-old Black woman is making history by becoming the youngest judge in the history of Easley, South Carolina. According to ForHarriet.com, Jasmine Twitty —…