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The wealth gap between black and white Americans has been a persistent issue in the United States for over a century. A recent study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) sheds new light on the history of this wealth gap and the factors that have contributed...

Are systemic barriers preventing the widespread adoption of electric vehicles? Learn about the challenges.

This week is Black Maternal Health Week 2023! Black Maternal Health Week 2023 is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the maternal health crisis in the United States and to promote solutions to improve the health and well-being of Black mothers and birthing people.

Hip-Hop Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary at The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture

You might be thinking that your relationship is fine, but these signs will tell you if there’s something you should reconsider.

How Sweet the Sound finds and nurtures the next generation of gospel music talent.

We will be making a cocktail that will reminds us of one of our crazy aunties during the new year festivities; this cocktail is entitled Aunt Clara's Pink Bunny Pajamas Cocktail.

Strawter, 49, still believes in the power of the Black voice and our achievements being centrally highlighted through the pages of BLAC.

Depending on your flavor pallet, turn up the Tabasco spice or dial it down to mix this classic Bloody Mary vodka cocktail to your taste.

When Janet Jackson hits the road again for her Together Again world tour - her first tour since 2019's 30th Anniversary tour celebrating Rhythm Nation - she'll be taking a page out of Beyonce's playbook and implementing #MeToo check in with her dancers and her crew.

Why are Black dolls so important to Black children’s development? For starters, a doll is often a child’s favorite companion, providing comfort and entertainment unlike any other toy. Dolls also teach nurturing, compassion and social skills, while helping to shape a child’s self-image. This is why little Black girls often...

Holidays offer the chance to meet new people and maybe to have sex with them or to get closer to someone you already know. But with alcohol a major part of many holidays and high rates of sexual infections in some destinations, it pays to take extra care.