A Black woman is demanding accountability from crowdfunding platforms that are allowing people to profit off hate. Atlanta-based entrepreneur and activist Kiandria Demone said she was called to action ...

A white woman has been dubbed a "Karen" after a video showed her attacking a Black woman at a dog park in Oklahoma. TikToker @thejmorgan, who identifies as J. Morgan on social media, recently shared ...

A D.C. man graduated as valedictorian at a high school for adults after living in a tent for two years. Recent high school graduate Michael Jeffery lost his jobs at Waffle House and a clothing company ...

Is there anything better than full plate of soul food? While the South may be known for housing restaurants that specialized in flavorful soul food, you can find eateries around the country that have ...

Multiple popular frozen meals sold in retailers around the country have been recalled due to the potential presence of a "foreign material" that could pose a choking hazard for consumers. Nestlé USA ...

Laila Edwards is making history in U.S. hockey. The hockey star recently became the first Black woman to join Team USA's senior women's national team, per Essence. “It’s an honor to be the first Black ...

America is full of a wide array of restaurants showcasing cuisines from around the world. One of the country's most popular offers is Mexican cuisine, with a host of incredible restaurants that prove ...

Fried chicken may be strongly associated with indulgent Southern comfort cuisine and heartwarming soul food, but you can find the crispiest, tastiest bites all over the country, from Nashville hot ...

John Legend slammed former President Donald Trump as a "racist" amid his reelection bid. During a conversation with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Sunday (April 21), Legend cited Trump's response to Black Lives ...

What makes a city a great place to live? For some people, it's the calm assurance of low crime or the access to high-quality education and medical care to keep your family safe, educated and healthy.

The Las Vegas Raiders have made NFL history. According to Essence, the Raiders are the first team to have a Black president, head coach, and general manager following the promotion of linebackers ...

A Massachusetts man is facing charges after he launched an attack against a Black fisherman and his daughter, per The Root. Brown noted that he has a season pass to fish at the lake and is well-known ...