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Happy Friday, folks. With summer in full swing, let’s enjoy its final few days with some great music from some of the most talented artists in the entertainment industry.

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Brent Faiyaz returns with Icon (Director's Cut) as FLO, Ravyn Lenae, Lil Uzi Vert, and Dinner Party debut new releases.

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Deliberate attempts to obscure the ugliness of American history have hidden Juneteenth just out of “mainstream” culture’s frame since the holiday’s inception. Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, ...

In the U.S. Senate’s 236-year history, only five Black women have ever served. 2025 saw Black women make history in the Senate. It was the first time two Black women — Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of ...

All this month, Essence.com will present TWENTY, THE REMIX—three digital exhibits I curated celebrating excellence in the worlds of acting, art, and fashion. Continuing with a theme I love, exalting ...

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ST. GEORGES, Grenada— "Life Yuh Life Like Yuh Playing Mas." Those words from one of my favorite soca songs have often been on my mind this year. It's because 2023 marked the first time carnival ...

Happy Friday, folks. In celebration of Juneteenth, we’ve got a big day of new releases from artists all across the diaspora. There’s some industry veterans marking a return, along with up-and-comers ...