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Essence Founders Disagree about Whether the Magazine Has Gone Astray

Essence Founders Disagree about Whether the Magazine Has Gone Astray

You may know about Essence Magazine, but you may not know the name Edward Lewis.  Lewis was one of the principal founders of the magazine that eventually became one…

Your Courtroom Appearance Is Everything, Says Attorney

Your Courtroom Appearance Is Everything, Says Attorney

Bahiya Lawrence, Esq. by Bahiya Lawrence, Esq. We’re all familiar with the dress code at our work place, in the classroom and even in the church, but a dress…

The Purpose of Intimacy

The Purpose of Intimacy

Usually when the word intimacy is mentioned some form of sensuality or sexuality comes to mind and they are such incredible forms of intimate expression. To be able to…

Essence Editor Says She Was Fired; “It wasn’t what I expected at all”

Essence Editor Says She Was Fired; “It wasn’t what I expected at all”

It seems that Essence Magazine is no longer about empowering and inspiring Black women. Constance C.R. White is the former Editor of Essence magazine and she has let the…

Dr. Boyce: Let’s Face it, Essence Magazine Has Lost it’s “Essence”

Dr. Boyce:  Let’s Face it, Essence Magazine Has Lost it’s “Essence”

by Dr. Boyce Watkins For much of my life, when I thought about Essence Magazine, I thought about black women.   Now, when I think about Essence Magazine, I…

Black Women Debate “Appropriate” Hair-Styles for Corporate America

Black Women Debate “Appropriate” Hair-Styles for Corporate America

Photography: Nhophotos.com by Maria Lloyd African-American women in professional careers often share stories of their frequent battle with their hair and the workplace. Because women of African descent are…

Nomalanga: When Did Black Men Decide Against “Protect, Provide & Please” For Their Women?

Nomalanga: When Did Black Men Decide Against “Protect, Provide & Please” For Their Women?

By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses More and more studies are showing that men are deciding that marriage is not something that they want . According to one recent study, the reasons…

The Percentage of Black Women in Prison is on the Decline

The Percentage of Black Women in Prison is on the Decline

According to a report by The Sentencing Project, the percentage of African American behind bars, compared to the number of white women, dropped nearly half between 2000 and 2009.…

Hair Salon Host “Big Chop” Party to Cut Off Permed Hair

. Natural hair is a trend that has been on the rise in the Black community for the past few years. Many people cite the easier maintenance or wanting…

The Face of Depression Looks Like Me and You: Suffer No More

The Face of Depression Looks Like Me and You: Suffer No More

What is depression? Major depression is a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. It is a serious medical illness that affects one’s thoughts, feelings,…