Under the bright lights and bold beats of this year’s 2025 Essence Fest, CBS’s newest soap shone bright. Beyond The Gates, the sumptuous saga of secrets, status, and the sprawling Dupree dynasty, has already been renewed for a second season, a swift and significant win for a show that only debuted in February. The first…

The baddies were on the ground at this year’s energy-elevating Essence Fest where culture collided with community at the star-powered spectacular in the heart of the Big Easy. Surrounded by stunners, attendees were treated to every of flavor of eye candy from Coco Jones to Keke Palmer who brought her hit podcast Baby, This is…

Our favorite goth girlie is BACK and broodier than ever in Wednesday, season 2 which drops the titular character in the middle of another spooky mystery with Enid’s life on the line. Check out the long-awaited trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03u4xyj0TH4 Returning to direct the smash hit series is Tim Burton who dials up the dreary deliciousness…

Ms. Lauryn Hill hit the Esseence Festival stages at around 2:30 AM local time on July 5 but organizers say it was no fault of her own.http://dlvr.it/TLrR0F

Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease, but how can we change this alarming disparity? It starts with knowledge.http://dlvr.it/TLrQw2

Lauren Sánchez continues to be under a spotlight but not always for reasons she might want.  The former journalist who married Amazon founder Jeff Bezos […] ‘What Is Going on with Her Arms?’: Lauren Sánchez’s Minidress Takes a Back Seat as Fans Zoom In on Her Appearance In New Photohttp://dlvr.it/TLrQqk

Grok, the AI chatbot for the X platform, praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, floated false “white genocide” claims in South Africa and more.http://dlvr.it/TLrQkG

These 20 Black women in film delivered one career-defining role that changed everything—and inspired a generation.http://dlvr.it/TLrQjB

    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: A Legacy of Excellence and Service Founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. stands as a beacon of empowerment, service, and achievement. Established by 22 visionary women, this historic organization was founded on a desire to promote academic excellence and uplift communities…

Grok, the AI chatbot for the X platform, praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, floated false “white genocide” claims in South Africa and more.http://dlvr.it/TLrQj4

These 20 Black women in film delivered one career-defining role that changed everything—and inspired a generation.http://dlvr.it/TLrQhx

    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: A Legacy of Excellence and Service Founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. stands as a beacon of empowerment, service, and achievement. Established by 22 visionary women, this historic organization was founded on a desire to promote academic excellence and uplift communities…

The family of a man who was shot more than a dozen times by police has filed a lawsuit claiming that law enforcement fatally shot […] ‘I Heard a Pop’: Ohio Cops Mistook Sound of Police Taser for Gunfire and Shot Black Man 15 Times Even After He Put His Hands In the Air and…

During its 57th National Convention, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly inducted eight extraordinary women as Honorary Members, celebrating their remarkable contributions to society.http://dlvr.it/TLrFvY

During its 57th National Convention, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly inducted eight extraordinary women as Honorary Members, celebrating their remarkable contributions to society.http://dlvr.it/TLrFv9

A West Virginia man has been jailed on felony charges after allegedly directing racist threats toward a law enforcement officer while claiming white supremacy. Allen […] ‘I’m Superior Because I’m White’: West Virginia Man Jailed After Allegedly Threatening to Kill Black Deputy in Racist Confrontation, Criminal Complaint Sayshttp://dlvr.it/TLrFlW

Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, has been making headlines more than usual — and the internet is taking notice. A […] ‘Barron’s Hair Is Already Thinning’: Photo of Trump’s Sons Barron and Eric Trump Has Fan Zooming In on His Youngest Childhttp://dlvr.it/TLrDW5

NYPD’s Force Investigation Division is currently looking into the circumstances leading to Saniyah Cheatham’s death while being held in custody. http://dlvr.it/TLqtLJ

TV One and CLEO TV turned up the heat at this year’s Essence Festival, serving up more than just good food at Essence Eats. Read inside.http://dlvr.it/TLqtL6

Naomi Campbell walked the Balenciaga runway in a shimmering black gown—and gave us the moment of Paris Fashion Week.http://dlvr.it/TLqtJR