Cover star Billy Porter talks activism, virtual dance parties keep us sane and a woman could be VP. Plus, self-care and wellness tips to help us navigate uncertain times

La La Anthony talks success and identity, Black creatives shine and we remember John Lewis. Plus, see who made the list in our 2nd annual Best in Black Fashion Awards

Naomi Campbell stays stylish, even in isolation, and helps us kick off our 50th anniversary celebrations #ESSENCE50

Taraji P. Henson, Lori Harvey and more help us get ready for spring. Plus, check out our 2020 Best in Black Beauty winners.

Start the year and new decade right with our special January/February Issue. Plus, meet our Black Women in Hollywood honorees

Our December issue has gifts galore, Regina King, Tyler Perry and more. Plus, Robyn Crawford on her life with Whitney Houston

Our annual Woke issue shines a spotlight on changemakers in our community plus up-and-coming actress Jodie Turner-Smith

Our crowning glory takes center stage in the October Hair issue, which features Tracee Ellis Ross and other strand queens.

Tennis star Serena Williams serves up hot looks for our Global Fashion issue, which features designers from New York City to Lagos

The Summer Issue, Our Tribe Cover and Cover Story: Iman, Ciera, Teyana/Black, Bold, and Beautiful, Celebrating 25 Years of Essence Fest

The multitalented Alicia Keys graces our June Escape issue, which also features domestic and international getaways, hot stars and cool products for sun and fun.

Anniversary Issue, One Love; 49 Years of Empowering Black Women; Cover & Cover Story: Diddy Opens His Heart

The Beauty Issue: Best in Black Beauty/109 Must Have Products; Cover & Cover Story: Issa Rae, Awesome & Alluring; Black Girls Rising

The Innovation Issue: 15 Black Women Disrupting the Tech Industry, Cover & Cover Story: “Talk is Chic”-Red Table Talk Series with Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, and Willow Smith.

The Film Noir Issue: Amandla Senberg, Regina Hall, Jennifer Lewis, Kiki Layne take part in the Black Women In Hollywood Feature,

Michelle Obama Opens Up; Your Buy Black Gift Guide; Rising through the Ranks; Beauty Spotlight

The Future 10, Back Women in Tech; Dream Jobs; Black Women Rising; Ageless Beauties

In addition to tips and tricks to keep you looking fab, our October Global Beauty issue features some of our fave celebs including Kelis, Amara La Negra, Sanaa Lathan and H.E.R. Plus, ESSENCE’s own Susan L. Taylor pens a stirring tribute to Aretha Franklin

Our September issue will give you a jump-start to a fabulous fall with tips on fashion, beauty, hair and relationships. Plus, we ID 25 Black women who slay all day. See if your fave made the list.

Janet Jackson - HOW SHE GOT TO JOY: HER HEARTFELT LETTER TO YOU.

HAPPY AND WE KNOW IT - Forget the stereotype of us being angry, writer Robin D.Stone discovered that Black women have plenty of reasons to cheer, shout and jump for joy and more...

Michael B.Jordan - Up Close And Personal With Our Fave Bae.

Dare To Go There! - Solo Trips To Add To Your Bucket List and more...

Saving Our Landmarks - Meet three women on a quest to preserve our history for generations to come.

Woke 100 - Our second annual list salutes the changemakers who fight the good fight for us everywhere, from the health care field to the Hill to Hollywood and more...

Yara Shahidi - On Being Young, Gifted And Grown-ish.

Stacey Abrams: Her Historic Run For Governor.

The Visionary Behind - The Obama Presidential Center and more...

Watch The Throne - As the world prepares to bow down to Wakanda, writer Karen Good Marable caught up with the regal cast and crew of the highly anticipated film Black Panther.

Black Women In Hollywood - Our annual ode to the best in the movie biz celebrates the talents of Danai Gurira, Tiffany Haddish, Tessa Thompson and Lena Waithe and more...

Ava, Oprah & Strom - Make Blackgirlmagic In A Wrinkle In Time.

Jemele Hill Speaks Out: Her Year Under Fire.

Winter Beauty Hacks: Dark Spot Solutions, Dry Hair Tips & more...

QUEEN MAXINE - Political commentator Angela Rye spoke with Congresswoman Maxine Waters to find out what motivates her to keep fighting for us and why millennials are essential to the movement.

KOFI - We called on his on-screen dad, Emmy winner Glynn Turman, to have a one-on-one with the über-hot acting dynamo from Queen Sugar Kofi Siriboe Moderated by Regina R. Robertson and more...

GLOWING UP - The journey of Mary J. Blige continues with new unapologetic, soul-searing music, a nationwide tour and a film performance that’s generating Oscar buzz.

LUXE LEATHER - Get wrapped up in this quality and stylish staple.

CHANGING THE GAME - If the results of our third annual Power of the Sister Vote survey are any indication, Black women plan to step up to the plate to make sure we’re well represented at the ballot box and as political contenders and more...

STILL SHINING ON - Singer, songwriter, restaurateur, entrepreneur, RHOA star and mother Kandi Burruss lets us in on the art of the hustle and how she’s surviving drama while building a legacy By Charli Penn.

PUMP UP THE VOLUME! - Get ready for cold temperatures with these cool puffer coats.

A MATTER OF LIFE & DEATH - We investigate the alarming rise in the number of Black women who die in childbirth By Meaghan Winter and more...

Niecy Nash - OUR FAVORITE BFF SINKS HER CLAWS INTO HER JUICIEST ROLE YET.

CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE TRUMP AGE: WHAT’S AT STAKE NOW.

YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH - LATEST FINDS FOR PEAK WELLNESS and more...

FAR AND AWAY - Entertainment Director Cori Murray went to the other side of the world to track down heartthrob Idris Elba for the scoop on his true passions (family, music and Black women).

STYLE WORLDWIDE - Spotlighting wares from Black designers across the globe, Laura Harrier details her transition from modeling to playing an on-screen love interest in the muchanticipated Spider-Man reboot By Hillary Crosley Coker.

THE NEW CANCÚN - The purported spring break capital is transforming into a luxe getaway By Lauren N. Williams and more...

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