In 1898, white supremacists overthrew the Black-led government in the ‘Wilmington Massacre.’ The number of Black people killed range from the dozens to the hundreds, but the full toll is unknown.
With their latest partnership with adidas, we talked with the ladies about their community's journey and taking their cultural tradition worldwide.
From Canada and the United Kingdom to Costa Rica and Australia, Black people's impact extends far beyond US borders. Here's how Black Excellence is celebrated in some unexpected places.
We often center the Black freedom movement in the United States, but Gaspar Yanga governed what's considered the first free Black town in the Americas after revolting against Spanish colonizers in Mexico.
Award-winning author Jacqueline Jones pulls the receipts in her latest book, "No Right To An Honest Living: The Struggles of Boston’s Black Workers in the Civil War Era."
These Black couples are grounded in their love for each other and their people.
These images capture the enduring love and timeless bond between one of our favorite long-lasting couples in Black history.
The star chef on the foods that marked his upbringing in St. Lucia, and the twist he puts on them as the force behind Brooklyn’s Fat Fowl.
Paris is always a good idea. To help you plan your trip, ESSENCE has compiled the ultimate “ballin’ on a budget” guide for your visit to one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
It’s been 60 years since the seminal cultural-identity mantra was born. On this significant anniversary, we honor a watershed movement in Black history
From documentaries and biopics to fictionalized slices of Black life, these are the films to watch to get in tune with our rich history and culture
Watch stories of Black activists, artists, and athletes unfold on TV and streaming services throughout February.
A number of hockey moves known today first originated with Black hockey players. Read more about this untapped history and the first man to integrate the sport, Willie O'Ree.
Book ban where? On the first day of Black History Month, we're highlighting books from Black women historians to celebrate the annual holiday.
In the Deep South, a massive new museum exposes the whole truth of this nation’s slavery legacy and pays homage to the sanctity of Black life
The New York native defied the status quo and the expectation of those around her, and paved her own path, along with a path for others.
Russell she says she’s baffled by how long it’s taken for a Black woman to break through barriers.
