President Trump confirms strikes on three nuclear sites as tensions soar; Iran warns of retaliation and vows to continue its nuclear program.
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed; Sen.John Hoffman and his wife remain hospitalized after what Gov. Walz called a targeted political attack.
The move to rename seven army bases reverses efforts to distance the U.S. military from its Confederate past.
From ICE arrests to military escalation, local leaders condemn the use of military force and say the president’s tactics are politically motivated.
Senators Cory Booker, Raphael Warnock, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Angela Alsobrooks called out the Justice Department for trying to “intimidate” and “silence” the New Jersey congresswoman.
Known for championing cancer research during his presidency, the 82-year-old now faces a deeply personal battle of his own.
Seventeen million at risk of losing healthcare, critics say, as Senate narrowly passes Trump’s flagship bill
The Supreme Court issued conservative rulings in three major cases, prompting advocates to regroup in defense of vulnerable communities.
The New Jersey congresswoman faces three federal charges after a May oversight visit to a Newark detention center escalated and she was accused of assaulting federal officers.
Bracy Davis defeats her brother, former state Sen. Randolph Bracy, in a primary he called “hurtful” and she called “hard-fought.”
The presidential hopeful sat down with ESSENCE and discussed her plans for underserved communities of color. She also shared a message for Black women voters.
Changemakers Angela Ferrell-Zabala and Mawuli Davis joined ESSENCE for a timely community conversation this Black History Month.
Changemakers Maisie Brown, Alphonso David, and Alicia Garza joined ESSENCE for a panel this Black Futures Month.
Sen. Kamala Harris blasted the ICE raid that occurred a few days after the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, which targeted Latinx people.
The presidential hopeful sat down with ESSENCE and discussed her plans for underserved communities of color. She also shared a message for Black women voters.
In an op-ed for ESSENCE, Sen. Kamala Harris explains how and why we must honor Breonna Taylor’s life.
Cory Booker shared his commitment to Black women and our community with “Yes, Girl” hosts Cori Murray and Charli Penn.
In an interview with ESSENCE’s News & Politics Director Yesha Callahan, Booker said that it’s not enough for voters to know what he’s against, but also what he’s for.
In his first op-ed for ESSENCE, Cory Booker shares how the spirit of the holiday should be celebrated and how he would fulfill the legacies of those who fought for emancipation.
Without presenting any proof, President Trump linked the deadly DC plane crash to diversity initiatives and the previous Democratic administrations.
Anna Ortega-Williams, PhD, LMSW, a licensed master social worker, spoke to ESSENCE about the need for community care as Black women navigate the mental toll of the president’s agenda.
Meet the dynamic Black women who have shaped policy and progress in pivotal government roles over the last four years.
With tariffs looming and systemic barriers persisting, Black-owned beauty brands face significant challenges in 2025.
Federal DEI employees will be placed on paid leave by Wednesday, with agencies ordered to shutter offices, remove online content and finalize dismissals by January 31.
Kemba Smith Pradia was convicted of a non-violent drug offense in 1994 and served 6.5 years of a 24-year sentence. She says her clemency offers a new outlook on life.
This historic pardon culminates a decades-long fight by Garvey’s descendants and supporters to right the wrongs of a what many regarded as a politically motivated conviction.
“Harris might not have “healed” us but she could have stopped the bleeding as opposed to Trump who intends to keep cutting us open. Nonetheless, here we are. We will keep going, as we’ve always done.”
