ESSENCE is highlighting visionaries and celebrating the leaders working towards a bold, Black future NOW.

Capitol Men, the fine new book by Philip Dray, tells the story of the men who became the first black Congressmen in the ...

Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope became a trailblazer in North Carolina: he was the first Black physician in the state. He also was a businessman, soldier and the only Black man to run for mayor in Raleigh ...

Black and white colourable poster featuring two hands clasped together. One hand is decorated with intricate patterns while the other hand is blank. Kick-off of this year’s BHM campaign by downloading ...

Just Because I am a Librarian doesn’t mean I have to dress like one.” With this breezy pronouncement, Belle da Costa Greene handily differentiated herself from most librarians. She stood out for other ...

Dr. Curtis Lewis works to provide young Black men with male role models in the classroom. A native of Chicago, Dr. Lewis was ...

We’re honoring nonprofit leaders, educators and members of a health advocacy group serving African Americans and marginalized communities.

On Feb. 19, 1942, the Tuskegee Airmen made history as the first African Americans to fight in World War II.

Multiple Massachusetts law enforcement agencies are searching for a suspect in connection with the January armed robbery of a ...

Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2025 theme ...

Morehouse College has received a $5M endowment scholarship from retired Walgreens CEO, L. Daniel Jorndt, in honor of his late ...

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Danvers pharmacy earlier this year, according to FBI Boston.