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Have the People Policing Janelle Monáe’s Body Actually Listened to Their Music?

By Alyssa Shotwell Jul 6th
Things We Saw Today: The Upcoming Issue of ‘Essence’ Celebrates Angela Bassett in Wakanda Style

By Alyssa Shotwell Oct 25th
Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts Become the First Same-Sex Couple to Grace the Cover of Essence

By Princess Weekes Feb 25th
Things We Saw Today: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Dressed as Pikachu, a Sight to Behold

By Jessica Lachenal Apr 17th
President Obama and Misty Copeland Sit Down for Some Real Talk About Race and Body Image for Essence Magazine

By Teresa Jusino Mar 14th
Zoe Saldana, Say It Ain’t So: More Sex, Less Video Games?

By Cindy Au Mar 11th