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Carey Mulligan was nothing short of glamorous at the 2015 Tony Awards on Sunday. The actress looked gorgeous in a maroon gown and rocked straight, dark hair. Mulligan was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for “Skylight,” alongside Elisabeth Moss, Ruth Wilson, Geneva Carr and Helen Mirren,... More »

I am a medical student, yes. I am also a survivor of sexual violence. With the recent Columbia University commencement, the surge of articles surrounding the narratives of Emma Sulkowickz and Paul Nungesser prompted me to reflect on this latter identity. When histories of sexual harassment at my school emerged last November, my survivor status... More »

Can you caption this photo?That was Taraji P. Source: Essence

Willow Smith can add Marc Jacobs model to her cool girl resume.According to Marc Jacobs’ Instagram, the 14-year-old has nabbed a spot as one of the faces of his fall campaign.Jacobs announced the news saying, “Beauty, style and talent know no age. Source: Essence

The African American Festival takes place June 20-21, 2015 at the Camden Yard Sports &… Source: Black Enterprise

Orange is the New Black actress Danielle Brooks will play the role of Sofia in… Source: Black Enterprise

Today more than ever, black women are making waves in the fashion industry via bloggers… Source: Black Enterprise

The “Gilmore Girls” reunion panel at the ATX Television Festival turned into a Stars Hollow town meeting on Saturday evening. Stars Hollow in all it’s blurry glory #ATXTVs4 pic.twitter.com/fWChcEjWif — Lauren Duca (@laurenduca) June 7, 2015 The excitement began earlier in the day, when the cast posed for the Today Show at the festival (L-R... More »

We’re FINALLY HERE, y’all!! Kick off is Saturday for FIFA’s Women’s World Cup, which will be held across Canada. Up first in Edmonton are two Group A matches with Canada vs. China first at 6 p.m. Eastern time airing on FOX Sports 1, followed by New Zealand vs. Netherlands at 9 p.m. on FOX Sports... More »

Serena Williams is unstoppable. The tennis star has defeated Lucie Safarova in three sets to win the French Open.According to the ESPN, this win marks Williams’ third time taking the crown at Roland Garros and her 20th Grand Slam title. “None of this was possible with out any of you,” said Williams during her post-match remarks.... More »

Just one day after announcing that they’re expecting their first child together, Brittney Griner has filed paper to annul her marriage to Glory Johnson. According to ESPN, Griner addressed the 29-day marriage in a statement Friday.”Last Wednesday, Glory and I agreed to either legally separate, get divorced, or annul our marriage,” Griner said. “I can confirm... More »

“Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino says TV has changed so much in the past 15 years, the show simply couldn’t exist today. “Today, you don’t sell ‘Gilmore Girls,’ nobody buys it,” Sherman-Palladino, the show’s co-creator, said on Saturday during her panel ahead of the “Gilmore Girls” reunion at ATX Television Festival. She argued that it... More »

Elle Woods, is that you? While hosting a Walmart shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Friday, Reese Witherspoon taught one Walmart employee a little trick she picked up from her role in “Legally Blonde.” It’s called the Bend and Snap, and in case you didn’t know, it has a 98 percent success rate in getting... More »

It’s not every day that you meet a man who is 31-years-old, a virgin, and telling everyone about it. In steps Las Vegas resident JimDre Westbrook. He’s known around town as ‘The 30-Year-Old Virgin,’ which is an impressive fete in a city overflowing with libations and temptations. Source: Essence

Harvard University names Claudine Gay as new dean of social science Source: Black Enterprise

Latest report reveals 280,000 jobs were added to the economy in May Source: Black Enterprise

“It’s about the trials and tribulations of life on a big stage with the money,… Source: Black Enterprise

Whether it’s readjusting to civilian life or recovering from an injury, military veterans returning to… Source: Black Enterprise

The five charges listed in the 59-page notice released by UNC mostly take aim at… Source: Black Enterprise

Speaking at Texas Southern University yesterday, 2016 president hopeful Hillary Clinton pushed for voter reform and urged for legislation that would automatically register voters once they turned 18.During her speech, Clinton called out Republican lawmakers for supporting voter identification laws.”Today, Republicans are systematically and deliberately trying to stop millions of American citizens from voting,” she... More »

A group of former CVS employees has filed a federal lawsuit against the drugstore chain, claiming that they were ordered to target Black and Hispanic shoppers at the company’s New York locations.Lacole Simpson, Sheree Steele, Delbert Sorhaindo and Kerth Pollack, who were all detectives with CVS’ Loss Prevention Department, filed the lawsuit on Wednesday. “CVS intentionally... More »

We’re all about rockstar women. With a business all about breakups, we’re about helping people find their feet, get back to fabulous and rock their awesome! We like to look at badass women of the past for inspiration on how they would tackle modern problems. And it’s time to put Amelia Earhart in the spotlight.... More »

In a social experiment of awkward proportions, the folks over at Cut Video recently asked ex-couples to sit down for a game of “Truth or Drink.” If you’re not acquainted with the game, the rules are simple: Answer straightforward questions or take a shot. When the questions include things like, “What did your parents think... More »

To a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy and few health care options, the promise of a free pregnancy test and medical advice from a crisis pregnancy center sounds like a saving grace. Yet, in reality, many crisis pregnancy centers are not licensed medical facilities; they are not qualified to preform medical procedures and often... More »

Caitlyn took the Internet by storm earlier this week, setting herself apart from men, women and other celebrities with facades, simply by copping up to who she really is and always has been. Oh- and that’s Caitlyn with a “C”, not a “K”. Sorry not sorry, Kris? I think we have an empowered woman on... More »

At an ATX Television Festival panel on Friday morning, showrunner Marta Kauffman said that “Friends” had a “running misogyny issue.” True to her glorious, feminist form, she knew exactly how to deal with it. The problem started when Kauffman and David Crane were working on the pilot. “There was a man who was the head... More »

The ESSENCE FEST is the perfect place to fulfill your mind, body, spirit and soul. While many of our 500,000+ attendees flock to New Orleans to see our artists like Erykah Badu, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Kendrick Lamar take the stage, many of them leave with new friends, renewed perspectives and knowledge of how... More »

Barbie is getting a podiatry makeover.Mattell, the creator of the dolls, announced a new line of Barbies that will feature bendable ankles, giving the dolls’ formerly permanently angled feet a little footwear variation. So long, stilettos; hello, ballet flats!If you were Barbie, would you be waving your plastic arms in celebration, or would you still... More »

Originally posted on AOL Jobs By Robin Madell When you spend more hours with your colleagues than with your family, it may seem natural that you’ll get to know each other. But before you start divulging details about your personal life in an effort to connect with co-workers, beware. There’s a fine line between appropriate... More »

Wow, what an event yesterday! Every moment of hard work and preparation for this event was totally worth it. We had an outstanding group of panelists who were inspirational and eager to share their success stories with our guests. A special thank you to Lacrecia Cade, CCO of Morehouse College; Tricia Conahan, CMO Brookdale Senior... More »

You’ve seen celebrity clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Blake, author of The Single Married Woman: True Stories of Why Women Feel All Alone in Their Marriages, keep the Braxton sisters calm on the hit show Braxton Family Values. Now it’s your turn to sit in her chair…Dear Sis,I’ve been in a relationship for the past four years. Source:... More »

Tips on how to lend a helping hand without breaking your bank or enabling bad… Source: Black Enterprise

Feeling stuck about what to get dad for Father’s Day? Check out this awesome list… Source: Black Enterprise

Charles Barkley to donate a total of $3 million to the Wounded Warrior Project, Morehouse… Source: Black Enterprise

NerdWallet releases new data that shows the top 10 cities for graduates with STEM degrees. Source: Black Enterprise

Black Enterprise is gearing up for a weekend of networking and fun with the Black… Source: Black Enterprise

ESSENCE Fest performer, Elle Varner is prepping to release her highly anticipated sophomore album, Four Letter Word andwe can hardly wait! The uber-talented singer/songwriter has been consistently releasing great song after song via her soundcloud page and today is no different. Today, she released her super sexy new single, Birthday featuring none other than hip-hop’s... More »

You’ve finally met someone special, someone you’d like to spend the rest of your life with. Congratulations. Whether you end up making it “until death” or not, the intention to spend decades with someone — no matter how well you may know him or her — seems somewhat daunting. While no one can guarantee that... More »

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have been romantically involved since March, and we’re totally happy for them — seriously Mazel Tov, you guys. But before they got to the point where paparazzi could snap photos of them holding hands and kissing at a country concert, the question of how they met definitely crossed our minds.... More »

A new Arizona law would unconstitutionally force doctors to lie to their patients about the reversibility of medical abortions, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of Planned Parenthood and various Arizona health care providers. The lawsuit challenges the recently passed SB 1318, which adds... More »

Second dates are pretty major. And afterwards you’ll have to decide whether or not this guy is worthy of a third date, after which you’ll pretty much officially be dating (holy crap). Well, relax. If you listen to your gut, you should already have a pretty good idea about whether or not a second date... More »

In a move to reform Baltimore’s criminal justice system, Maryland state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby has announced a new program that will give low-level offenders milder sentences in the hopes of reducing both the number of repeat offenders and the city’s unemployment rate.Last month, Mosby unveiled Aim to B’More, which is modeled off of a similar... More »

New study released by Demo and the NAACP shows black and Hispanic retail workers earn… Source: Black Enterprise

Web companies have expressed interest in trying to lure the NFL away from its traditional… Source: Black Enterprise

Watch Courtney Kemp Agboh chat with the Daily News about how she connected with 50… Source: Black Enterprise

Former astronaut, Dr. Mae Jemison says her fear of heights wouldn’t keep her from space… Source: Black Enterprise

As ABFF ambassador, Taraji will join fellow artists, creators and industry innovators as we celebrate… Source: Black Enterprise

Jennifer Hudson may have one of the biggest hearts in the music industry.  The mom, fianceé and family-woman often speaks out against social injustices on social media and in her music but this time around, she used a visual opportunity to spread a message of acceptance and equality for the LGBT community.  In a new... More »

On May 19, celebrated songwriter turned artist Rico Love released his debut studio album, TTLO (Turn the Lights On). True R&B fans loved his commitment to quality work, as the man behind Usher’s There Goes My Baby sang of his own personal struggles with love throughout the project.  Now, not even a month after the... More »

Ladies, please take a seat! Spread yourself across your couch, breathe slow, deep breaths and awaken your spirit. Now think of your mother, your grandmothers, great-grandmothers, aunts, sisters, girlfriends, mentors, even yourself. Tears begin to flow when I think of the strong women that have enriched my life. I can’t imagine life without the loving... More »

Okay, world, you can stop saying that Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith are in an “open marriage.” They’re not. And, this comes straight from the misses’ mouth. In a recent radio interview with Howard Stern, the host asked Pinkett-Smith to set the record straight.“Look I’m not here to be anybody’s watcher,” Pinkett-Smith responded. I’m not... More »

What a magical world it would be. Ugh, anyone who has gone through a bad breakup knows the special bit of hell that it can be. And you’ve probably at one time or another asked yourself, “Is there such a thing as a ‘good’ breakup?” Not really. BUT, Buzzfeed has imagined a world where breakups... More »

Kork-Ease sandals have come a long way since their 1953 beginnings. Introduced as a comfort shoe, the brand maintained steady acclaim throughout the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. For a long while after that, its popularity dwindled. But now, the shoes are back “in.” And with good reason — to this day, the brand produces shoes... More »

Will he say “fine,” or is it back to the rack? On the latest “Inside Amy Schumer,” Amy takes her boyfriend on a reality show to up his clothing game. Justin Long guest stars as Amy’s unenthusiastic boyfriend “Briiaaaaaahhh.” They’ve been together for five years, and engaged for four and half. Wait until you see... More »

For our annual Body issue, ESSENCE spotlights the many shapes and sizes of beauty we find on the Netflix hit series, Orange Is the New Black (back for its third season on June 12). Uzo Aduba, Danielle Brooks, Laverne Cox, Vicky Jeudy, Adrienne C. Source: Essence

Sometimes the only cure for a bad love hangover is a really great song. We’re adding Mariah Carey’s new breakup anthem “Infinity” to our soundtrack of songs to get you over your broken heart and maybe get you in your feelings.“Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney HoustonThere’s still no answer to the famous question Whitney posed... More »

It’s been more than 20 years since we were treated to a new Sister Act, but it looks like our wait is over!The Hollywood Reporter reports that Disney announced today that its ultra-successful Sister Act franchise is coming back for a round three. The original film, which came out in 1992, Source: Essence

“DOPE” is a new coming-of-age film about a young man who has to balance living life in one of L.A.’s worst hoods while trying to get in to college and passing the SAT.  The superstar cast features A$AP Rocky, Chanel Iman, Kimberly Elise and Zoë Kravitz.  Newcomers Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori and Kiersey Clemons light... More »

As we reported yesterday, Janet Jackson’s untitled project is set to roll out in 30 days with a brand new single.  For the first time in 7 years, Ms. Jackson will bless the world with a new album through her very own label.Janet is already an accomplished singer, dancer and actress. Source: Essence

  I spent 18 years traveling all over the world for work.  As a sales and marketing professional in the semiconductor industry, I got to see a lot of places I would never have otherwise seen and for that I am eternally grateful!  And I learned nearly everything in my list below the hard way. ... More »

Teaching computer science in a way that makes it accessible to women makes it more… Source: Black Enterprise

Paul Lamar Hunter is living proof that neither limits nor lineage can determine the quality… Source: Black Enterprise

Making civics a higher priority, some teachers are corralling technology as a way of both… Source: Black Enterprise

Efforts emerge to quell the tension between law enforcement and the communities they serve, but… Source: Black Enterprise

Gov. Cuomo announces new plan to protect the pay and health of nail salon employees. Source: Black Enterprise

Career planning is not an activity that should be done once—in high school or college—and then left behind as we move forward in our jobs and careers. Career planning is an activity that is best done on a regular basis, especially given the data that the average worker will change careers (not jobs) multiple times... More »

The Church of England group that successfully campaigned to ordain female bishops is now fighting for greater gender inclusivity by saying God should be called both “he” and “she.” Members of Women and the Church (WATCH) started shaking up the way Anglican church leaders talk about God by raising the issue in interviews with several... More »

I was 16 when my friends dubbed me The Neurotic One. Wait. (I had to stop and consider this.) Not everyone freaks out the way I do? People walk around just feeling relaxed all the time? It was a groundbreaking revelation. But surely my friends were wrong. My worries were so legitimate — a sign... More »

As campaign season for the 2016 election heats up, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is preparing to officially kick off her campaign on June 13 with a speech on New York City’s Roosevelt Island.During her speech, Clinton, who announced her presidential bid in April, is expected to elaborate on her platforms as well as pay homage... More »

Low-income students are positioned to attend top summer programs via a campaign launched by Wishbone… Source: Black Enterprise

Join the ABFF in supporting black films and black filmmakers this June in NYC. Source: Black Enterprise

If you’re looking for a reason to take a short trip to New York or… Source: Black Enterprise

National events planned for the US Army 240th Birthday on June 14. Source: Black Enterprise

Some of the best wines paired with your favorite summer barbecue recipes. Source: Black Enterprise

35 years ago, i-D Magazine launched to serve the youth fashion, music and art enthusiasts in the UK. Since then, the brand and publication has remained on the cutting edge of innovative design, typography and artistic representation of street fashion. Source: Essence

Key provisions in the controversial Patriot Act have been temporarily suspended after the Senate was unable to reach a compromise by midnight of last night.The Patriot Act, which was signed by President Bush shortly after 9/11, has allowed the government and the National Security Agency to “spy” on Americans, giving them access to individuals’ private... More »

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Monday that retailer Abercrombie & Fitch may have violated workplace discrimination law when it turned down a Muslim job applicant because she wore a hijab, even though her religious beliefs never came up in the interview. Samantha Elauf, the job seeker at the center of the case,... More »

E.L. James really knows how to stretch out a story, doesn’t she? On Monday, the Fifty Shades of Grey author announced via Instagram that she’ll be releasing a new version of the S&M-thriller, told from the point of view of billionaire, Christian Grey. Hello all. For those of you who have asked, Christian’s POV of... More »

My recent travels to the South made me curious about women and their contributions from the Southern states. Match the following Southern Belles with their accomplishments: ____ 1. The “mother of the civil rights movement,” in 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama city bus to a white man. ____... More »

In a world of social media show offs and reality TV, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s just for show. Enter Tiffany Hardin, a 20-something media strategist with a vision to help women be their most authentic selves by adding some truths to our digital diets. “I wanted to promote positive images of women... More »

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames.On Friday night, Kanye West addressed graduating students at prestigious fashion school Los Angeles Trade Technical College, and delivered the address like only he can.His most memorable line? “When you’re the absolute best, you get hated on the most.”Before taking to the podium to address the crowd, West watched... More »

Good news for Tidal subscribers: your favorite Beyoncé hits will not disappear.When a Bloomberg news report critiquing Tidal’s flaws was released on Thursday it claimed that due to financial disputes over streaming rights, Sony and Warner may pull Queen Bey’s music and video from the popular new app, along with other Sony artists. This, of... More »

Rap star Nicki Minaj is Cosmopolitan magazine’s July cover girl and she’s saluting women big time.The “Feeling Myself’ rapper spoke candidly about her high maintenance bedroom preferences and why women should always get their way between the sheets.”I demand that I climax. I think women should demand that,” she says. “I have a friend who’s... More »

Jamie Foxx is back on top, with his new album Hollywood: A Story Of A Dozen Roses debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 10 on the Billboard 200 charts.20 Sexy R&B Singers We LoveThe “You Changed Me” singer is no stranger to success on the charts. This marks... More »

Quad Webb-Lunceford talks business ventures and new season of Married to Medicine airing on June… Source: Black Enterprise

A list of leading black women who made Forbes 2015 World’s Most Powerful Women list. Source: Black Enterprise

Google’s highly anticipated Google I/O keynote came a slew of announcements that look to shake… Source: Black Enterprise

“No longer will [the BE Modern Man] be able to stand by and react. He… Source: Black Enterprise

Before the decade’s end, faster smartphone data in the form of 5G could make its… Source: Black Enterprise

More than 30 years after the United States placed Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, government officials have removed the island nation from the list. Source: Essence

Thongs could potentially become a trend of the past as millennials veer more toward full-coverage undergarments, but many women still have unanswered questions about the barely-there underwear. For example: Do thongs present a health risk? Can they spread infection or affect hygiene? HuffPost Live’s Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani got to the bottom of it on Friday during... More »

After you’ve finished our true crime and best of Netflix round-ups, we’ve got seven more documentaries to stream. “Beyond Clueless” “Beyond Clueless” is the kind of educational content you forget is intellectually stimulating halfway through. The seductively calming voice of narrator Fairuza Balk walks through clips of all the major teen movies of the turn... More »

Hit songwriter and producer, Rico Love has decided to step out front by releasing his debut album, TTLO (Turn The Lights On) [released on May 19th].The album shows a sense of vulnerability and common human experience that was paramount in the R&B of yesteryear. Source: Essence

What would you do if, on your wedding day, one of your guests got down on one knee to propose to their boyfriend or girlfriend? Would you go from happy bride to Bridezilla in three seconds flat or be the first to toast the happy couple?One Iowa bride took the latter route after her sister,... More »

You’ve seen celebrity clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Blake, author of The Single Married Woman: True Stories of Why Women Feel All Alone in Their Marriages, keep the Braxton sisters calm on the hit show Braxton Family Values. Now it’s your turn to sit in her chair…Dr. Source: Essence

Your job is a massive part of your life. It is a massive part of everyone’s life if truth be told. You spend so much time there and put in so much effort that you want to be rewarded with pay, recognition and rewards – everything that a good career choice always has in spades.... More »

A Nigerian hotel-booking company raised $1.2 million in VC funding for its expansion throughout Africa. Source: Black Enterprise

Ava DuVernay and African American Film Festival Releasing Movement (AFFRM) hosts star-studded Twitter party for… Source: Black Enterprise

Presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, sits down with African American women to talk small business concerns. Source: Black Enterprise

Jessica Greenhill recently launched myBOOKbag to bridge the gap between independent authors and interested readers. Source: Black Enterprise

Sheryl Underwood offers several strategies for getting ahead on, and off the stage. Source: Black Enterprise

Defense attorneys in the case against six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray filed an 85-page document yesterday asking a Baltimore judge to move the trial outside of city limits, arguing that their clients’ rights to a fair and impartial jury were at stake.The attorneys said that there hasn’t been enough time... More »

The Nebraska state legislature voted yesterday to overturn the death penalty, making it the first conservative state to do so since North Dakota in 1973.Both democratic and republican senators supported the bill, spearheaded by the state’s first Black senator, Sen. Ernie Chambers, and overturned Gov. Source: Essence

The New York Times reported Wednesday that young women are increasingly embracing “granny panties” and spurning thongs, proving that now more than ever, women are dressing and shopping for themselves. Beyond that, however, lies a notion even more exciting: a change in the way we wear underwear could be signaling a change in our perception... More »

The world is always changing, and it starts with your dictionary. Case in point: Dude, totally been there. Similarly, here are some of our own offerings of new words that don’t really exist yet, but definitely should in the future. — This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use... More »

The Internet wants Amy Schumer to be the next “Bachelorette,” and now ABC has hopped on board. After Schumer appeared on an episode of the show Monday night, amazingly shutting down “turd” contestant JJ, ABC extended an invite via Twitter for her to join and find a man of her own. Robert Mills, ABC’s senior... More »

When facing a preventative double mastectomy, Katelyn Carey had no idea what to expect. Now that she is past her procedure, she wants to tell other women in her position: You’re not alone. Carey, a nurse and mother of two, has a family history of breast cancer and underwent a preventative mastectomy at the age... More »

David Oyelowo is a masterful actor. It’s a skillset the Brit has proven in everything from Selma to The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Although his HBO film, Nightingale, is difficult to watch, the Shakespearean-trained thespian rises above the limitations of being the sole character we see and draws us in so deftly it’s impossible to turn... More »

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Earlier this morning (May 28), Oscar-award winning rapper and actor Common spoke to “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” about how excited he is to take the MainStage at the 2015 ESSENCE FEST on Saturday, July 4.His 2015 Oscar win for Best Song, with “Glory,” catapulted the multitalented Chicago native into a new realm of success... More »

<ess_youtube<[YOUTUBE-ID:3uNcvtjT8Pk]Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has an important message for young women everywhere: Tell your story truthfully.Speaking at a banquet for the nonprofit Girls Write Now, an organization that inspires young female writers, the award-winning author encouraged the girls to stay honest in their writing with no regard how other people will perceive you.”Forget about likability,”... More »

It may be slow moving, but diversity in Silicon Valley is on the rise, says… Source: Black Enterprise

NFL fans are willing to part with additional money in support of their favorite teams… Source: Black Enterprise

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces $30 million in funding to increase youth employment opportunities for New… Source: Black Enterprise

Kershel Anthony says his choreography-driven workout, Kerboomka, takes dance fitness to another level. Source: Black Enterprise

How Ylleya Fields search for identity became children’s book series, Princess Cupcake Jones. Source: Black Enterprise

Two of our faves, Erykah Badu & Common made our lives in 2002 when they teamed up for the song, Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop) which was featured on the soundtrack of feature film and urban classic, Brown Sugar. As if the song wasn’t amazing enough, they subsequently released an accompanying visual that... More »

Young women are ditching their skimpy g-strings in exchange for pieces offering a little more coverage. Welcome (back) to the age of innocence.A new article from the New York Times found that fewer and fewer Millennials are buying thongs, and that—surprise!—they’d rather wear pieces like boy shorts and high-waisted briefs that offer a little more... More »

Question: Dear Steve, I have been trying to get a loan to pay off my credit card debt. I am unable to do so as my credit score is to low. I have been checking into debt management but I don’t know what I am doing and I am scared of all of them. I... More »

We’ve all been there. Sex with a mate that is boring or, even worse, plain bad. Perfunctory foreplay, a hand or tongue that never seems to find the right place or the right rhythm, the thrust that starts too soon or is over too fast. But we also know that sex can be tricky to... More »

On International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, the global health community paused to stand with the more than two million women around the world who live with the untreated aftermath of this devastating childbirth injury — and to advocate for a day when no woman suffers from this preventable and treatable condition. Around the world,... More »

First lady Michelle Obama is “the hugger-in-chief,” according to White House photographer Pete Souza. On Wednesday, Souza posted a series of photos on Medium.com, with an intro noting that Obama enjoys hugging almost anyone she meets. “My staff and I have been photographing her since Inauguration Day, and as the following photographs clearly show, she’s... More »

There’s a lot to be learned about love and marriage from the people who’ve been at it a long, long time — like grandma and grandpa. We recently asked HuffPost readers to tell us the most important marriage lesson their grandparents taught them. Read their words of wisdom below. Keep in touch! Check out HuffPost... More »

Twenty jail systems across the country are receiving a financial incentive to drastically reduce the number of individuals behind bars.The MacArthur Foundation announced today that it would be distributing $150,000 grants to 20 jails or counties in an attempt to eliminate unnecessary incarceration and ensure fairness within municipal court systems. “Despite growing national attention to the... More »

A new round of protests emerged in Baltimore yesterday after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proposed the $30 million construction of a Baltimore juvenile detention center—one day before cutting $11 million from the city’s public school funding.During yesterday morning’s commute, more than 40 protestors took to highways to protest the proposal, sparking outrage among commuters and... More »

15 years ago, Grammy-Award winning singer and actress Jill Scott released her debut album, “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1.”  Now, she’s returning with fifth studio album, “Woman,” due out before the end of August. In a new interview with our friends over at The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Jill and Steve reminisce over the... More »

So long, Litchfield Penitentiary! Hello, Broadway! Source: Essence

You know Shirley Strawberry as the co-host of one of the most successful, nationally syndicated programs in the nation, “The Steve Harvey Morning Show.” Since 2000, the Chicago native has worked tirelessly to become one of the best voices in radio, and has shaped the lives of the show’s eight million listeners with blunt advice... More »

As a judge of business plan competitions, I am amazed the aspiring moguls, many with… Source: Black Enterprise

A ‘good’ education does not have to mean an ‘expensive’ education.This story helps us take… Source: Black Enterprise

Valeisha Butterfield, author and WEEN co-founder who has seen major career success since age 18… Source: Black Enterprise

Miss Frances Udukwu announced winner of the annual Miss Nigeria USA beauty pageant May 23,… Source: Black Enterprise

New survey shows the benefits and negative impact of job-hopping on an employee’s career. Source: Black Enterprise

Jhamar Youngblood sees Blastchat, his iPhone application, making “mass communication as easy as possible.” Source: Black Enterprise

Akin Akinsanya put his own spin on Restaurant Week, providing restaurateurs of African descent the… Source: Black Enterprise

A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that more college graduates… Source: Black Enterprise

BE Modern Man is an integrative 10-week Web initiative that honors the essence, image and… Source: Black Enterprise

Before they even jump ship, what your employees say about your company could be sinking… Source: Black Enterprise

Hilary Clinton recently announced she is running for President. Many people still remember when Bill Clinton was President and had his infamous affair with Monica Lewinsky. Hilary chose back then to stay with Bill. Did they really get past the affair? They seem happy enough in public. Perhaps they really are. It is true that... More »

A sinking feeling hits me when the words come out of my mouth: “So, you’re going to choose to act like a baby instead of a big girl?” Ouch. Hello shaming. That must have hurt my recalcitrant 5-year-old. Lucky for me, kids are really resilient. When I apologize and ask to start over, she’s open... More »

R&B singer and Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood star, Omarion has just joined this year’s ESSENCE Festival lineup! The Grammy Award-nominated and platinum-selling singer will be performing in Verizon’s Now Playing Superlounge on Sunday, July 5th. Source: Essence

Three thousand dollar shoes? Check. $2,500 stretch Hummer? Check. $720 gown? Check. Source: Essence

I stood in the cold exam room, tightly hugging the vagabond little soul I had rescued from the animal shelter 14 years prior. Skyler was the college graduation gift I had given myself, and my fellow traveler in life from my days as an ambitious yet naive small market television reporter, to big city happy... More »

Regina Scott always dreamed of becoming a police officer. Today, she is the first female African American to achieve the rank of commander in Los Angeles Police Department’s history. read more Source: Professional Womans Magazine

The thing about career progression is that people choose all kinds of different paths to achieve their goals. Some will rely on experience alone while others prefer to study for a university degree or two. These days, employers have their pick of the bunch when it comes to hiring new staff members. So, how should... More »

Whether someone emails us an “Ask the DUO” question on our website, during a client interview or interacting with great folks we meet on our book tour, one question that’s regularly posed to us is, “If I’m starting over again, when is it a good time to introduce my children to someone I’m dating, and... More »

While Memorial Day festivities are officially over, it’s a subtle reminder that sunscreen season is here. Recently the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology stating that many women still aren’t wearing sunscreen on their face.The findings reveal that only 43 percent of... More »

<ess_youtube>[YOUTUBE-ID:lZ0CS-wGt7A]On Thursday, Lindenhurst, Long Island resident Ronica Copes received a letter in her mailbox boldly asking her and her family to move because they’re Black.The letter, that was addressed to the “African-American Family”, was printed on plain white paper in bold capital letters stating, “This is coming from the Lindenhurst Community. Lindenhurst is 84% white.... More »

Cleveland police have arrested a total of 71 people following the Saturday verdict that found patrolman Michael Brelo not guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2012 shooting deaths of Malissa Williams and Timothy Russell, reports AP.City officials say though protests were largely peaceful t Source: Essence

ESPN offered a peek at one of the charts in their analytic arsenal – the… Source: Black Enterprise

Harvard University study finds that working mothers have a positive impact on the career success… Source: Black Enterprise

Parking tickets are considered debts to cities or municipalities. That means credit bureaus treat them… Source: Black Enterprise

First Lady Michelle Obama responds to President Obama’s #GemmeFive Challenge on Twitter. Source: Black Enterprise

Celebrate Janet Jackson’s return to music with 10 of her greatest hits. Source: Black Enterprise

My son, my one and only child, graduates this week. So, in the spirit of letting go, I tried to imagine what life will be like for him in 10 years. This is what I came up with. June 1, 2025 Dear Son, You always told me that you were going to live with us... More »

A “family” group doesn’t want transgender girls accepted into the Girl Scouts of America, but the Girl Scouts sure don’t care. Last week, the American Family Association launched a petition demanding the Girl Scouts rescind their policy welcoming transgender girls. The petition reads: “This means girls in the organization will be forced to recognize and... More »

Actress Lena Dunham took to Twitter to show support for sexual assault activist Emma Sulkowicz after posters accusing both women of lying about being raped appeared Wednesday around New York City. When Sulkowicz graduated from Columbia University this week, she also concluded an art project — in which she carried a mattress around campus for... More »

One of the biggest complaints from single women about dating is that it can feel like it takes forever for a guy they’re into to make a move. Well, news flash: Not all the fellas know when or how to pursue a woman – even when they’re digging her too. The dating game is a... More »

Not to get too deep but the African oral tradition is alive and well and was a big part of the black-ish season-one finale.That’s because Pops told a fun and fascinating story in Wednesday night’s installment about his grandparents in hopes of fleshing out Jack and Diane’s family tree project for school. Source: Essence

Boost online awareness fast – even if it’s last minute! Memorial Day and warmer weather are here. Have you prepared your promotions and content relevant to this time of year and your target market? If not, don’t worry. There is still some time to create a few content-pieces this month such as: 1. Blogs You... More »

Many of us hold onto control for dear life. We attach ourselves to outcomes, push for things to happen the way we want them to go and try to run the show. The reality is that things go much more smoothly when we allow them to happen instead of making them happen. When we are... More »

At first glance, the stark photographs in Polly Brown’s new book, Little Deaths, seem bound together only by their banality: A rumpled sofa, an office chair, the row of reading lights and flight attendant call buttons hanging over an airplane seat. But Brown’s project prompts viewers to consider these mundane spots in a different light.... More »

Lalah Hathaway was born into music.  The daughter of the legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway and accomplished musician Eulalah Hathaway is often referred to as “The First Daughter of Soul,” not only because of who her parents are but also because of her undeniable vocal talent.  The Grammy-Award winning artist has six studio albums and... More »

By Emma Batha CASABLANCA, May 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Girls as young as eight in Mozambique and Zambia are forced to go to camps where they are shown how to please a man in bed in order to prepare them for married life, activists said at an international conference on ending child marriage. These... More »

This year’s ESSENCE Fest lineup just keeps getting better and better! After announcing an already amazing lineup for this year’s highly anticipated festival, we have added a few more names to the list that are sure to double your excitement!Comedian, best-selling author, love guru, and Emmy winner, Steve Harvey has just been added to Empowerment... More »

It’s not hard to believe that Maybach Music Group’s resident smooth talker, Wale, started out writing poetry before he pursued a rap career in 2006.  Since his early mixtape days in Washington DC, the former collegiate football player wrote down how he felt and used spoken word to express his truths. Source: Essence

According to a 2013 study by the Corporation for National and Community Service, jobseekers who volunteered increased their chances of landing a job by 27 percent. Opportunities for skills building and networking were cited as the most likely causes for such a drastic increase, but increased motivation and confidence were also credited with improving the... More »

According to Visa Europe, small business owners that don’t accept credit cards risk losing up to 25 percent of their customers. Thanks to today’s mobile payments solutions, you can take payments on the go anywhere, anytime. The best mPOS solution for your business depends on your needs and your budget. Your Tablet as POS In... More »

Originally posted on Forbes.com By Katie Morell We negotiate every day of our lives. In the company of friends we discuss what to bring to a potluck. At work we negotiate with vendors and clients over project fees and with our bosses over pay raises. read more Source: Professional Womans Magazine

Anyone starting out in business should be aware of the challenges ahead, and entrepreneurial women may have to deal with issues and difficulties that men in business do not have to face. These additional hurdles, which present a real challenge to many women when starting out in business, can be overcome by understanding the underlying... More »

If you didn’t know how much of a “bad gal” Rihanna is, you know now.The singer lived up to the moniker with her performance of “Bitch Better Have My Money” on Saturday Night Live.A highspeed chase in a faux car, a “kidnapped passenger” and her edgy outfit was just the beginning of the captivating close... More »

Beyonce recently traveled to Haiti in an effort to assist the United Nations on a humanitarian mission.According to Vibe, with her organization BeyGood, Beyonce visited towns throughout the country to help with food, water and other imperative resources including medical attention from the UN doctors. Haiti U.N. Source: Essence

Girl Sex 101 is an invaluable and necessary resource that aims to change the face of queer sex education forever. It’s no secret that sex education in the Western world is less than adequate — and formalized sex education for queer people is virtually nonexistent. Girl Sex 101 seeks to change this reality by combining... More »

VATICAN CITY, May 17 (Reuters) – Pope Francis named two Palestinian women as saints on Sunday, in a ceremony in Saint Peter’s Square just days after the Vatican formalized its de facto recognition of the State of Palestine. The canonisation of Sister Marie-Alphonsine Danil Ghattas, founder of the Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of... More »

You don’t have to be in front of the camera to be successful in the entertainment business. Inga Dyer discovered she could have the best of both worlds thanks to her dad’s career advice. After earning a law degree and networking her way to coveted positions at several Black-owned media companies, Dyer now oversees the... More »

Comedian Grace Helbig is a YouTube phenomenon, the star of her own new show on E! and a New York Times bestselling author, but the self-proclaimed “awkward older sister” says she owes all her success to failure. In a commencement speech she delivered Friday at her alma mater, Ramapo College, Helbig, 29, recalled an epiphany... More »

Janet Jackson fans’ wishes have been answered. Just weeks after a mock missing poster asking for her return went viral, the singer has revealed some big news.According to E! News, Jackson has officially announced via a video posted on Twitter that she’s back. “I promised you’d hear it Fromm my lips, and now you will,” she... More »

Janet Jackson rewarded her fans with some major news on her birthday. On Saturday, Jackson celebrated turning 49 years old by dropping a video announcing a new album and tour. The singer tweeted the video with the hashtag #ConversationsInACafe, the presumed title of her upcoming album. In the video Jackson says, “This year: new music,... More »

Bill Cosby has broken his silence.According to E! Source: Essence

Details of next year’s NBA uniforms surface, including a redesigned “Drake” alternate jersey. Source: Black Enterprise

Our society tends to make debt a moral question, in many instances, equating a person’s… Source: Black Enterprise

In 2012, Cheryl Wood organized a skydiving group to help people step outside of their… Source: Black Enterprise

Blues legend, author, entrepreneur and composure known as the “King of Blues” died in his… Source: Black Enterprise

When I first ventured into sobriety two years ago, a family friend, who is also sober, said to me: “You’ll be amazed how full your life can be.” At the time, I didn’t believe that. My life was full when I was drinking — at least I thought it was. It took some time, but... More »

There are not many things I complain about when it comes to my upbringing, but a few years ago I did finally admit to my father that I wish he would have taught me more about how to manage money. When I moved out of my parents’ house I had to learn everything on my... More »

The musical theatre adaptation of Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar-nominated film, “The Bodyguard” will make its North American debut with its Fall 2016 national tour. The award-winning musical, which premiered at London’s Adelphi Theatre in Dec. 2012, will star Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Deborah Cox as Rachel Marron (previously played by X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke) and directed... More »

Dear Carrie, For the past three years, my 29-year-old daughter has been working for a good company that offers a 401(k), but she still hasn’t started to contribute. She says she can’t afford it. How can I convince her to get going? — A Reader Dear Reader, I wish I had enough space in this... More »

Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson (center, in blue) is one of the organizers behind Harlem’s first food festival. Harlem EatUp! is a four-day festival (May 14-17) celebrating the food and culture of the historic New York neighborhood. Samuelsson spoke with ESSENCE about the what festivalgoers can expect and why a food festival is long overdue in... More »

Solange was the surprise guest at HBO’s Bessie 81 Theater Tour stop in Los Angeles last night. The singer even debuted a new song, written in response to protests in Baltimore and Ferguson. Speaking to ESSENCE earlier in the day, Solange said she felt a sense of responsibility as an artist to respond to what... More »

Congrats are in order for Common! Source: Essence

Tika Sumpter plays Bessie Smith’s lover, Lucille, in the Queen Latifah-led HBO biopic premiering this weekend. Source: Essence

Every inch of New Orleans is crawling with culture.  The impeccable cuisine will make you quit any diet you were doing your best to stick to before, the weather will make you forget you own a coat and the people will make you feel so welcomed that you may never want to leave.  For these... More »

The days of wishing, hoping and haphazard results are over. What is really going on with your BtoB content strategy? Please answer these questions…   Are you just posting on social-media when you remember, or just because you “think you are supposed to” because everyone else is? Do you have tons of “social” followers, but... More »

Luxury retailers are implementing ‘SMART’ mirrors to help you do everything from request a shirt… Source: Black Enterprise

Here are three key things to consider when determining whether you want to rent or… Source: Black Enterprise

How much of your day does your job let you focus on diversity initiatives? If… Source: Black Enterprise

“I’ve gotta tell you — the current situation is about as bad as I’ve seen…”… Source: Black Enterprise

Common Core math standards, taught effectively, can help any child learn math well. Source: Black Enterprise

The girls of Fifth Harmony know they’re worth it, and they want you to know that you are, too. In Seventeen’s June/July issue, the singers open up about their insecurities. From being scared to speak up to worrying about their appearance, they have faced individual struggles over the years, but have learned to overcome them... More »

It’s 2015. By now, reality TV is a young adult, but it hasn’t grown out of “The Bachelor” franchise. Despite its bizarre dating rituals, low success rate, and questionable racial and gender politics, the stable of shows is, if anything, more popular than ever. Do people love “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” or do they... More »

If you ask Heather*, she’ll tell you that overall she has a good marriage. She and her husband of 10 years get along and have fun together. They just don’t have sex — or at least they haven’t in almost a year. Heather, 32, told The Huffington Post that when she and her husband first... More »

Kerry Washington thinks Americans are finally ready to embrace diversity on their small screens.At the Paley Center for Media’s tribute celebrating the achievements of African-Americans on TV, the Scandal star said TV networks are finally “realizing how valuable it is to have diversity and inclusivity” as part of their programming. “We’re realizing that it’s important... More »

To most of us, Brandy is the quintessential overachiever; a phenom who has been able to conquer music and TV, starting off as a teenager and lasting over 20 years in the business. But, as the 36-year-old reveals, pushing forward hasn’t always been easy. “I felt like giving up a lot of times in my... More »

Queen Latifah is so convincing in the new HBO movie Bessie, that you will find yourself Googling the real Empress of Blues just to differentiate the two. The rapper turned actress mesmerizes as Bessie Smith, in large part, because she completely loses herself in the role of her career. When the soulful biopic debuts this Saturday,... More »

It’s official—Tia Mowry has yet another trade that she can add to her already overflowing resume. The actress/businesswoman/author/producer/mom recently introduced her latest project: Tia at Home, her new cooking show on the Cooking Channel.The 36-year-old actress took a break from the kitchen to chat with ESSENCE.com about her deep-seated love of cooking, how she makes... More »

ESSENCE.com guest editor Zendaya has shared her celebrity crush list, her favorite natural hair looks, and favorite nail trends. Here, she shares 5 things she adores. 1. Source: Essence

“It’s more than just boxing, it’s more than a sporting event, and that’s why we… Source: Black Enterprise

Software developers Jamal and Felicia O’Garro started Code Crew in January 2013. It was only… Source: Black Enterprise

High school graduation rates reach record high, but challenges remain for low-income students. Source: Black Enterprise

Former “Pretty Wild” star and member of the Bling Ring, Alexis Neiers, has left her breaking and entering days behind her and can now help you deliver your baby. Neiers gave birth to her daughter back in 2013, and tells Ravishly she was inspired to become a doula after she didn’t have the home birth... More »

When I went through my first major breakup, I let myself go to a very dark, heartbroken place. Consolations like, “You’ll get over it eventually” or “At least now you know what you want from a relationship,” meant nothing to me. I just wanted to sit at home, lean into the pain and listen to... More »

Not too long ago, it was practically unheard of for a father to raise his children full-time instead of working for money. In the 1970s, only six U.S. men identified themselves as stay-at-home parents. Not 6 percent — six men, in the entire country. Last year, by contrast, an estimated 1.9 million fathers remained home... More »

The New York Times investigative series by Sarah Maslin Nir on the exploitation of nail salon workers brings long-awaited attention to a critical issue affecting many Asian-American women. Over 40 percent of nail salon workers nationwide are Asian-American. The average nail technician is 38 years old, has worked in the industry for nine years and... More »

<ess_brightcove<[BRIGHTCOVE-ID:4234664398001]Is Olivia finally ready to say goodbye to Fitz? We’ve seen them do this many times, but will it be real this time? Sure, he’s a married man and they both have no business doing what they’re doing, but darn it…we’re still glued to their illicit affairWe’re sure you’ll be watching tomorrow night (10/9c on... More »

Starting with the team in 2010, Williams recently finished his fifth season as head coach,… Source: Black Enterprise

Nation’s leading black entrepreneurs and executives gather in Atlanta for Black Enterprise’s 20th Annual Entrepreneurs… Source: Black Enterprise

A new report says that more people cut off their cable or satellite dish service… Source: Black Enterprise

Last June, one of my “spiritpreneur” coaching clients called me in tears. She had been offered the new contract that we had carefully positioned her to receive. She would now easily be respected and regarded as an expert and guru in her niche. Her brand evolution happened pretty quickly and now she was about to... More »

Do you remember those days when getting out of the house was as simple as grabbing your purse or wallet, slipping on a pair of shoes, opening the door and leaving? Three kids later (ages 1, 3, and 5), those days are long gone in these parts. But I am happy to say that I... More »

Kate Williams was 21 weeks pregnant in 2011 when she had an ultrasound anatomy scan to check on the progress of her baby. The news was not good: Her unborn son had Potter syndrome, a fatal condition in which the kidneys fail to develop in the womb. The doctor told Williams, then 31, that her... More »

Mens rights activists have given you another reason to get excited to see “Mad Max: Fury Road.” On a blog called Return of Kings, mens rights activist Aaron Clarey asks men to boycott the film because of all the feminist propaganda. Cool, bro. He wrote that male movie-goers should “not only REFUSE to see the... More »

The Nigerian military has freed hundreds of Nigerian women and girls who were being held by Boko Haram militants in recent weeks. The militants have kidnapped at least 2,000 women and girls since the start of 2014 and according to rights groups they have forced many of the hostages into sexual slavery. In an article... More »

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The Lucky Lady: Yanique Ashwood, 30, Directory of Inventory, Comedy CentralHer Leading Man: Fondel Holder, 30, ESSENCE Senior Marketing Manager/Founder of Soul Society 101Where It All Went Down: The Somerset on Grace Bay in Turks and CaicosHow did you meet your man?I met Rondel outside of the library on our college campus at Temple University.... More »

Tom Brokaw gave a commencement speech at High Point University on Saturday focusing on the nation that graduates inherited from “the Greatest Generation,” those who fought in World War II. He reminded graduates that they have the rights and responsibility to spread “American ideals and culture” and to not be afraid “to be disruptive; find... More »

<ess_youtube<[YOUTUBE-ID:pg9qpUIS0rg]In 2009, New York-basked photographer Gillian Laub ventured down to Georgia’s Montgomery and Toombs counties, two neighboring areas about 200 miles southeast of Atlanta. Her mission? Source: Essence

There is no one, clear path for women to “success.” There is no map, no obvious way forward because the definition of success is going to be different to each individual person. What is most important as a woman, a mother, an employee, is to figure out what you personally need to be happy and... More »

WASHINGTON — Even as Hillary Clinton solidifies her grasp on her party’s nomination for president, women remain dramatically underrepresented in American politics, holding only 20 percent of the seats in Congress and just six out of the 50 governorships. Despite gains in 2014, there are still 94 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, with... More »

I have a daughter. A wonderful, energetic daughter. I think she is wonderful. Even if she were a boy, I still think my child would be the best child ever. Before we knew we were having a girl, my husband and I agreed with the color green for her basic things. Green matched with many... More »

Last August, my son Tom and I walked out of his counselor’s office happy that he got every class and teacher he wanted for his sophomore year in high school. He even got into a film class, which he was really excited about. Our joy was short-lived, though, when school started two weeks later, and... More »

Women Technologists To Be Acknowledged For Thought Leadership and Achievement at the 21st Annual WITI Summit  read more Source: Professional Womans Magazine

As protests against police brutality continue across the country, National CARES Mentoring Movement along with singer and activist Harry Belafonte will host a town hall telephone call tonight for both mentors and community leaders.National CARES, a mentoring program aimed at expanding opportunities and programs catering to Black children, announced the call last week in the... More »

Just like she does during her fights, Ronda Rousey took control the moment she discovered her then-boyfriend had secretly taken nude pictures of her. In an interview with Opie Radio on SiriusXM Monday to promote her new book, My Fight/Your Fight, UFC bantamweight champion Rousey said she was working social media on her boyfriend’s computer... More »

Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea finally released the music video for “Pretty Girls,” which they were seen filming last month. It features crimped hair, jorts, leopard crop tops and ’80s-style neon. The vid is supposedly an homage to the ’80s cult classic “Earth Girls Are Easy,” starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, and is, like... More »

Eleni Antoniadou, 27, is an extraordinary young scientist who hopes to change the face of medicine. Named one of Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 in health care this year, Antoniadou is the co-founder of the startup Transplants Without Donors, which aims to jumpstart the use of lab-generated organs in clinical transplants. In 2011, she directly... More »

Does penis size really matter to women? The video content creator website called Cut decided to find out. In a new video, Cut asked 33 women between the ages of 18 and 50 if size matters. “As in height or width or strength? There’s so many different sizes!” one woman replies in the beginning of... More »

Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. Tawny Willoughby, a 27-year-old nurse who grew up in a small Kentucky town, shared a photo to Facebook in April ahead of May’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The image shows her face after using a cream called Aldara, or imiquimod, to treat skin cancer. The cream... More »

Is there a God? It’s perhaps the most asked question of all time, and the answer lies purely in faith. Do you have faith that there is a higher power, or do you think that the worshipping of an unknown entity is fruitless?A new study just released from the Pew Research Center finds that fewer... More »

Academic studies can be fascinating… and totally confusing. So we decided to strip away all of the scientific jargon and break them down for you. The Background When it comes to sex, people often think: The more, the better. (And if you’re having fun, why not?) Researchers often take that one step further, suggesting: The... More »

My mamma was perched on the corner of E 59th and 5th, a frisbee toss, if she had a good arm, from the Plaza Hotel. She awaited my arrival for over an hour, scanning the crowd for her person to pass. The set goal was to finish a marathon and to beat Oprah’s time while... More »

Facebook just announced a move toward addressing the increasingly large and embarrassing income gap between the haves and have-nots in Silicon Valley. The company will give contractors — think janitors, cooks — a minimum wage of $15 an hour and offer them the kinds of benefits that are extremely basic to the vast majority of... More »

If you needed another reason to go to Las Vegas, Jennifer Lopez announced on Tuesday night that her residency deal with Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is officially a go. “I’ve been preparing for this moment my entire life,” Lopez said in a statement. “The show is going to be a multifaceted high energy Jenny... More »

If you suffer from anxiety, you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million U.S. adults, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Doctors typically diagnose patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder if they suffer from symptoms of anxiety (constant worry, insomnia, difficulty concentration and more) for more than six months. But according to Everyday... More »

I’ve become somewhat proficient at observing facial expressions and body movements during a conversation. I can read faces, and I don’t even need to play a game of poker to do so. All I need to do is let a stutter slip from between my lips and I can see the full reveal before the... More »

This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile hike, starting a new career or attempting to find... More »

Nearly 1/5 small businesses is already at risk for being hit by cybercrime and even… Source: Black Enterprise

Director Ava DuVernay may be headed to Marvel. The studio is considering DuVernay, nominated for a Best Director Golden Globe for “Selma,” for an upcoming superhero film, according to The Wrap. Marvel apparently wants DuVernay to direct either “Black Panther” or “Captain Marvel,” both due out in 2018. She would be the first black woman... More »

I sit, legs crossed, in a Kundalini yoga class. A dear friend recently started teaching this type of spiritual yoga, and I am there to support her. As the class begins, I try to ignore the discomfort in my solar plexus. It is a knot of fear right in the center of my gut. The... More »

Get ready for glitter and rock ‘n’ roll. The first official trailer for “Jem and the Holograms” has arrived. Director Jon M. Chu’s film version of the ’80s animated TV show follows Aubrey Peeples’ Jerrica Benton, aka Jem, a foster child at home and a pink-haired rocker on stage. When her sister Kimber (Stefanie Scott)... More »

Amplify4Good is a nonprofit organization that helps underserved communities solve problems by using the resources… Source: Black Enterprise

New survey shows 2015 college graduates are more confident about their ability to do well… Source: Black Enterprise

Meghan Trainor, whose hit single “All About That Bass” celebrates curvy figures and berates the media for photoshopping women’s bodies, appears digitally slimmed down in photos sent out by the clothing line Ted Baker. Trainor appeared conspicuously skinnier in photos released Monday by the company than in shots available from Getty Images showing the voluptuous... More »

Tom Brady and the Patriots aren’t happy with the NFL’s decision, and Brady’s agent says… Source: Black Enterprise

On Friday, May 8, President Barack Obama gave the commencement address at a small powerhouse… Source: Black Enterprise

WalletHub releases a report that shows the best and worst cities for young professionals to… Source: Black Enterprise

Verizon Communications Inc. announced Tuesday that it has agreed to a deal to buy AOL… Source: Black Enterprise

I don’t drink or smoke, so when I want to wind down after a long day, feel-good films are my vice: Lifetime movies, anything by Tyler Perry and anything with J Lo. Naturally, when I found out that she was co-producing and starring in a new flick, I looked forward to it. Lopez’s roles are... More »

We don’t often realize all that the mothers in our lives do for us. We notice the small things — offering a kind word, preparing meals, giving advice — and the big things, like coming to graduation or helping with new babies in the family. What we don’t notice is how often women take on... More »

The demise of a romantic relationship is a difficult experience for everyone, regardless of the reasons it is coming to an end. Even under the best-case scenarios where the decision to split up is mutual or merely logistical, there are very real physical and emotional consequences to separating. These can include sleep loss, chest pain,... More »

“I think you earn respect and earn what you’re worth by the way you present… Source: Black Enterprise

After expanding its free tuition program, the number of Starbucks employees working to earn a… Source: Black Enterprise

The makers of a $9 computer have already surpassed the goal of raising $50,000, pulling… Source: Black Enterprise

Inspirational quotes to help graduates prepare for the next chapter. Source: Black Enterprise

This post originally appeared on Confessions of a Boy Toy. In major cities, car-hailing apps like Uber, Lyft, and SideCar are quickly becoming the most reliable form of transportation. With their ubiquity also comes the possibility of a missed connection: getting a ride from a guy who for some reason ends up making you feel... More »

People love to hate Terrence Howard in his now signature role as Lucious Lyon on Empire. But there are more facets to Howard than the cutthroat music mogul he plays on the hit hip-hop drama.The Oscar-nominated actor proves this on the new Fox miniseries, Wayward Pines. Howard costars as Sheriff Arnold Pope, a rum raisin... More »

If I could talk to myself as a young mother 30+ years ago just starting my career, here’s what I would say: Trudy, are you listening to me? Just stop and look at me for a second… You love your kids. Do you understand what I’m saying to you? You are their mother. God gave... More »

I was talking to a client the other day on the phone and it happened again. The same thing that has happened to me and to practically every woman I have ever mentored. I call it “Achievers Amnesia.” (perhaps you have it too?) After three minutes of celebrating all of the amazing things she had... More »

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey criticized the NFL Tuesday for doling out a harsher punishment to Tom Brady over the “deflategate” controversy than it originally did to Ray Rice for beating his then-fiancée, according to ABC affiliate WCVB. “I’m just struck by the fact that somebody like Ray Rice gets a two-game suspension and Tom... More »

I started my Spring Cleaning a few weeks ago and, as usual, when I stumbled upon a box of old photos, the cleaning promptly came to a halt so that I could peruse my past, feel nostalgic and sigh over the swift passage of time. During this most recent visit to the “old me,” I... More »

The moment I had my child, multiple people added me to parent pages. Like a rite of passage, suddenly, I was part of this media cult where discussions like what organic lotion to let your kid wear, strollers to sell and play dates took place. After two years of being a part of these groups... More »

As far as legacies go, my tastes lie with something simple, like a check. Or stock. Or heirloom china. Unfortunately, Mama wasn’t the heirloom china type. What I got when she departed for the peaceful place where mothers don’t have to cook, clean or say, “If I told you once, I told you a million... More »

Americans want Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. Tubman was the winner of a 10-week poll conducted by the nonprofit group Women On 20s, which wants to replace President Andrew Jackson with a woman on a $20 bill. Tubman, who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad, received 33.6 percent of... More »

I’m a mother by adoption to three children ages 2, 4 and 6. I’m the leader of a large adoptive and foster parenting support group. I write about adoption for a living. In essence, I’m passionate about adoption. Because of my involvement in the adoption community and our family’s very apparent adoption status (our kids... More »

From “The Hunger Games” to the upcoming “Mad Max: Fury Road,” sci-fi and action films often paint the future as a dreary, post-apocalyptic hellscape. The good news: even in the dystopian future, women are butt-kicking survivors, according to “Mad Max” star Charlize Theron. “We don’t want to be guys, but in a post-apocalyptic world, we... More »

On the heels of Mother’s Day, Women’s Health Week is the perfect opportunity to remind all women about the importance of paying attention to their health. Women are often the center of a family, a neighborhood, a business or a volunteer effort, but as I remind women every day, we cannot fulfill these roles unless... More »

Last week on YouTube, I stumbled on a clip from the 70s where Phil Donahue was interviewing the daughter of late Hollywood actress Joan Crawford. Christina Crawford’s haunting memoir, Mommie Dearest, had just been released. On the show, she told an unbelievable story that was recounted in the book, but not in the movie. When... More »

“Life is way too short to spend another day at war with yourself.” –Anonymous Going to extremes for beauty is not a new phenomenon. Women used to have ribs removed to make their midsections thin, and Chinese women used to have their feet bound to keep them small. Beauty is big business. In the United... More »

In “Preggoland,” Ruth spends most of her time working at an off-brand Walmart and drinking out of a cellphone-shaped flask. She’s in her 30s and it seems like everyone around her is starting a family, while she still has few plans beyond being the speediest checkout girl. Her friends are growing tired of her antics... More »

As with many African Americans, “inclusion” — an act of being included that entails a sense of belonging — has never sat well with me. Admittedly, I’ve felt excluded most of my life while ostensibly being included. At school, work and in relationships, I’ve not always experienced inclusion as positive “valuing.” Too often, inclusion has... More »

More than half of Texas women faced at least one barrier to accessing reproductive health care in the years after lawmakers dramatically altered the state’s family planning services, according to a new report by the Texas Policy Evaluation Project. The project’s researchers, who are based at the University of Texas at Austin, focused on access to... More »

Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful on the hit series “Shark Tank,” told HuffPost Live on Apr. 21 that he makes more money from female CEOs than men. But we at HuffPost Live wanted to know more, so we invited him back on Monday to discuss. O’Leary speculated with host Caroline Modderessi-Tehrani that a mother’s ability... More »

Beauty is subjective. There’s no such thing as a consensus about what makes a person physically attractive. It varies from nation to nation, from city to city and from me to you. I have an 18-month old daughter. And, in my eyes, she is absolutely breathtaking. Sometimes I feel this overwhelming surge of emotion when... More »

Last week the rapper Scroobius Pip was interviewed on the BBC talking about his stutter. In the midst of a great piece on the ways he has been shaped by his speech, Pip starts to talk about the causes of his condition, “Pip’s stutter emerged when he was four or five. He thinks it may... More »

That’ll show them. Toronto news reporter Shauna Hunt was covering a soccer match Sunday between visiting Arsenal and Toronto FC when she heard a fan yell a familiar, tired refrain at her outside the stadium. We’re not going to say it ourselves, but it’s the same lewd phrase that got Jameis Winston suspended for a... More »

At a time when most grown folks think R&B is dead—and the lines between crooner and rapper become increasingly blurred—one man who still believes in making music from the heart is Lyfe Jennings. In 2004, the singer (born Chester Jermaine Jennings) left behind a tumultuous past, which included a 10-year stint in jail for arson,... More »

Our favorite feminist pioneers are women we all aspire to be like. So which one are you most similar to? From Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Audre Lorde, the women who paved the way for feminism and gender equality are straight up fierce. These women were feminists way before Beyoncé identified as one. Angela Davis, bell... More »

Cartoonist and mom Linnéa Johansson’s new coloring book features an empowering series of drawings that combat harmful gender stereotypes. “Super-Strong Princesses” re-imagines Disney princesses and other female characters as strong, active role models — a follow-up to her popular “Super Soft Heroes” coloring book, which tackled typical portrayals of masculinity in superheroes. Johansson told The... More »

We all love getting manicures, but do you ever stop to think about the work conditions that nail salon employees must endure?A distressing article in the New York Times has uncovered the inhumane conditions that many nail salons inflict upon their manicurists. Source: Essence

The fictional Lyon brothers of hit TV show Empire, Andre, Jamal and Hakeem are expanding their kingdom this month to now include ESSENCE’s cover with a photoshoot so hot, we needed four (that’s right, four!) covers.Speaking with the actors behind everyone’s new favorite show, ESSENCE’s West Coast Editor Regina R. Robertson learned more reasons to... More »

Bride: Christiana-Rose Kelechi Obi, 31, PhysicianGroom: Obiajulu Joseph Isebor, 30, Reservoir EngineerThe Big Day: December 13, 2014Wedding Location: Houston, TexasWedding Style: Modern ElegancePerfect StrangersObi and Christiana’s love story began with a chatty stranger in a bar. Yup, true story. Christiana and her friends and co-workers were out for drinks after a late night at work... More »

Here’s what you can do to make sure you have the love and support of… Source: Black Enterprise

Pew Research Center released new data showing millennials are the largest generation in today’s workforce. Source: Black Enterprise

Creating a healthy financial life can feel like a balancing act as we try to… Source: Black Enterprise

To have a blog that makes money, here’s everything you need to know from content… Source: Black Enterprise

First lady Michelle Obama spoke to Tuskegee University’s 2015 graduating class on Saturday, May 9,… Source: Black Enterprise

Ari Mostov says she was bitter that she felt pushed out of her “dream school” in 2013, after campus officials didn’t take her report of rape seriously. Now, the 23-year-old is channeling her energy into “It Happened Here,” a documentary about campus rape — work she said makes her feel like she is making an... More »

You’re inspiring me to death! There is such a thing as too many inspirational quotes. We’re talking about the scores of quote photos that your most annoying Facebook and Instagram friends incessantly post. At some point, you have to stop being inspired and go out and do that thing you’re inspired to do, right? That... More »

There is no doubt that this country is grieving for Sheryl Sandberg and her family. The unexpected nature of the death of her husband, Dave Goldberg, seems hardly comprehendible — no doubt, even more so for Sheryl. At 45 years old, to become a widow is an indescribable shock. I know. I lived it, except... More »

As a longtime fashion photographer and HeForShe advocate, Nigel Barker has a lot to say about the definition of beauty within the fashion industry, especially since his mother was a Sri Lankan model in the 1960s. “Of course, if you think about the ’60s and the ’70s, there were very few people of ethnicities, of... More »