Many know Stacey Abrams as a lawyer, entrepreneur, political leader and voting rights advocate. In addition to serving in the Georgia House of Representatives for over a decade, she was the first ...

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Rev. Delores Lewis Thornton and her four younger siblings have something unique in common. They are all published authors.

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One of the nation’s oldest civil rights organizations on Thursday declared a “state of emergency” for antidiscrimination ...

Detroit author Harriet Cammock watched “The Cosby Show” in her youth and describes Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death as “like ...

Elvis Presley, the “king of rock and roll;” John Lennon, the founder, rhythm guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the Beatles; ...

Kimberly Ann Harrison’s novel follows the lives of two teenagers from the foster care system who navigate the newness and ...

From flipping proverbial tables to rejecting the “self-made” myth, this ESSENCE Festival 2025 panel reminded us why Black women’s stories must be heard, printed and protected.

James Gunn has responded to the recent news that a Wonder Woman movie is being fast-tracked at DC Studios, confirming that the character is definitely a priority for the ...

The National Urban League declares a 'state of emergency' for democracy and civil rights in the US, citing a coordinated campaign to roll back progress.