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

We chose the most famous book set in every state. The list features various genres, from historical fiction and thrillers to ...

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.

My father taught me about jazz, poetry, and philosophy, but he couldn’t show me how to be Black and a Red Sox fan.

At 84 years old, Willa Robinson is retiring and closing Willa’s Books and Vinyl, the store where she’s spent years selling ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the nation’s oldest civil rights organizations on Thursday declared a “state of emergency” for ...

Black male authors have long held a mirror to society, documenting our struggles, joys, trauma, love and triumphs.

The stage became a sanctuary for truth-telling and storytelling during the “Songs in the Key of Life: Navigating Identity and Dreams in Modern Fiction” panel at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in ...