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  • ESSENCE Fest taps Nikole Hannah-Jones, Mara Brock Akil, and Nina Compton as 2026 cultural curators
  • Michelle Obama Just Gave Us Another Reason To Be At Essence Fest
  • ESSENCE Festival 2026 Unveils Star-Studded Evening Concert Series Lineup

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thegrio.com /1 month ago

ESSENCE Fest taps Nikole Hannah-Jones, Mara Brock Akil, and Nina Compton as 2026 cultural curators

Mara Brock Akil, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Nina Compton join Teyana Taylor to shape storytelling, food, and programming at the annual

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blackamericaweb.com /2 weeks ago

Michelle Obama Just Gave Us Another Reason To Be At Essence Fest

Michelle Obama to headline Essence Festival 2026, bringing her style, fashion, and her new book to the stage.

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eurweb.com /3 weeks ago

ESSENCE Festival 2026 Unveils Star-Studded Evening Concert Series Lineup

*The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is preparing for its return to New Orleans with a newly revealed Evening Concert Series lineup that continues its tradition of blending generations...

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ebony.com /2 weeks ago

Hollywood’s Missing Rom-Com: The Fashion Empire Led by a Black Woman

Picture this: a high-powered, effortlessly chic Black woman struts through the glass doors of a fashion empire, her heels clicking like a metronome of success. She’s the editor-in-...

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blackamericaweb.com /2 weeks ago

Michelle Obama Added To ESSENCE Fest

Michelle Obama will open the Evening Concert Series at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, presenting a live conversation reflecting her style evolution and the intention behind...

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blackamericaweb.com /1 week ago

21 Black Beauties From The ’90s Who’ve Been Fine Forever

The 90s defined Black women's beauty, style, and impact. Their essence transcends time, making them legends.

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bossip.com /1 month ago

#MelaninMagicMaker: Media Maven Eboyné M. Jackson Brings Her Divine Influence To Entertainment & Entrepreneurship [E...

Eboyné Jackson, founder of Divine Influence PR, shares her journey of building a successful PR agency and entrepreneurial ventures, guided by her faith. The post #MelaninMagicMaker...

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hypehair.com /1 month ago

A Beauty Line Created To Empower All People

Ashunta is a 2x  Emmy nominated makeup artist. Her achievements include speaking  at a Diversity and Inclusion Panel at the Whitehouse  representing Black Beauty Founders, spearhea...

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blackamericaweb.com /1 month ago

Exclusive: The Besties Behind Brown Sugar Babe’s New Drop Are Letting Us In

Black-owned brand Brown Sugar Babe creates luxury, accessible fragrances inspired by friendship, self-care, and cultural moments.

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blackamericaweb.com /2 weeks ago

The Juvia’s Place Beauty Confessional Was A Main Attraction At Our Women To Know Breakfast

HelloBeautiful x MadameNoire celebrated our Women To Know cover stars Danessa Myricks, Janelle Stephens and Ashunta Sheriff with a Juvia's Place sponsored breakfast that included a...

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ebony.com /1 month ago

Not Just Hype: The Beauty Brands Turning Momentum Into Longevity

The last few years have been a genuine turning point in the beauty industry. Black-founded beauty brands had cultural momentum, building communities that major conglomerates could...

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blackamericaweb.com /3 weeks ago

Dr. Jennifer D. Dobbs’ A Fine & Dandy Affair™ Brings Glamour To Montgomery On The Road To Essence Fest

Montgomery, AL hosts a Dandy-inspired event, 'A Fine & Dandy Affair,' partnering with Essence to become part of the Road to Essence Festival.

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ebony.com /1 month ago

Sustainability Power Players: Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece, Founders of Ashya, Make Bags for the Sophisticated, Eco-Con...

Chic, Eco-Friendly Bags for the Modern Traveler

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talkingwithtami.com /1 month ago

Cast From ‘Michael’ For Essence Magazine

Nia Long, Colman Domingo, and Jaafar Jackson take center stage on the April 2026 digital cover of ESSENCE magazine, spotlighting the trio ahead of the highly anticipated Michael Ja...

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blackamericaweb.com /1 month ago

Zendaya And Law Roach Turn Their Fashion Magic Into A Must-Have Collection

The Image Architect and his muse take their iconic red-carpet chemistry into athleisure, delivering a drop rooted in ease, intention, and elevated everyday style.

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ebony.com /1 month ago

At the Salon: Inside EBONY’s 2026 Beauty & Grooming Awards Celebration

EBONY’s Beauty and Grooming Awards Kickoff  Turned Brooklyn Into the Ultimate Salon Experience

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ebony.com /1 month ago

Dess Dior is Tapping Into a New Side with ‘Note To Self’

Fresh off the momentum of her EP, Take Notes, which she calls the “appetizer,” she is now ready to serve the “entrée.”

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ebony.com /1 month ago

The Edge Control Economy

From baby hairs to full glam, edge control has become a staple in Black hair care, fueling a fast-growing market rooted in culture and technique.

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ebony.com /1 month ago

Zendaya’s Red Carpet Looks Have Not Missed

From Paris to L.A. to New York, the actress’s fashion star continues ascending

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ebony.com /1 day ago

What the Painted by Esther Blush Discourse Can Teach Us about Digital Conversations

The beauty debate clears up as Painter by Esther’s innovative blush technique takes center stage with MAC collaboration

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talkingwithtami.com /3 weeks ago

ESSENCE Fest 2026 Lineup Revealed

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® returns to New Orleans July 3–5, 2026, with a night-by-night Evening Concert Series lineup structured as three distinct con...

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ebony.com /1 month ago

EBONY’s 2026 Beauty and Grooming Awards: The Products Defining Black Beauty From Tradition to Today

There are a few things you don’t forget growing up Black. The smell of pressing comb grease heating up on a Sunday morning. The sound of a clipper lining you up sharp enough to wal...

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wgno.com /2 weeks ago

Special guest expected to make appearance at 2026 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans

Organizers of Essence Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola are expected to make a "major announcement" on Tuesday, May 12.

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ebony.com /1 month ago

House to Home: Inside Imani Ellis’ Playful History Filled Space

The CultureCon founder gave EBONY a peek inside her home, which serves as a museum of her life with a dash of whimsy.

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