Getty Images By Victoria Uwumarogie · The post ‘We’re Moving A Step Forward, And Then It’s A Couple Steps Back’: The Mental Health Effects Of Attacks On LGBTQ+ Rights appeared first on Essence ..read more

By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated June 2, 2023 An eight-year-old girl died in federal custody on May 17 while in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol. An internal investigation has found that she suffered from a 104.9-degree fever the day before she died, but was still not taken to a hospital for medical care. The Customs and Border Patrol investigation also found that “[a] contracted nurse practitioner also declined to review documents and refused repeated requests for an ambulance from the mother of Anadith Tanay Reyes Álvarez in the hours before the child appeared to suffer a seizure an ..read more

By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated June 2, 2023 When April Burrell was 21 years old, the former high school valedictorian and straight-A accounting student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore developed severe psychosis after a traumatic event. She was then diagnosed with a severe form of schizophrenia, and “[f]or years, she remained trapped in her mind, unable to communicate or take care of herself.”   In what is being considered a groundbreaking medical breakthrough, after existing in a catatonic state for more than two decades, Burrell finally awakened after receiving targeted ..read more

Photo courtesy of Rachel Luna/PictureGroup for Onyx By Dominique Fluker · The post Inside The ‘Searching For Soul Food’ Los Angeles Influencer Dinner With Celebrity Chef Alisa Reynolds appeared first on Essence ..read more

By Elizabeth Ayoola · The post Chilli Shares Real Reason She And Usher Broke Up, Why She Had To Cut Off Contact With Him In 2019 appeared first on Essence ..read more

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated June 2, 2023 Aoki Lee Simmons is the embodiment of beauty and brains. The part-time model just earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University at just 20, making her one of the youngest Black women to do so. She was just 16 years old when admitted. “My baby girl is a Harvard graduate!!!,” wrote Simmons’ mother, Kimora Lee Simmons via Instagram. “AND with a double major! AND one of the youngest in recent history to do so at only 20 years young!” Aoki followed in her model mother’s footsteps with her burgeoning career in print and runway. Since ..read more

By Essence ·Updated June 2, 2023 The stars and their kids hit the carpet for the ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Premiere in LA. Take a look at who showed up in their best “spidey” fashion. TOPICS:  Jordin Sparks offset Robin Thicke Spider-Man ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Tia Mowry wiz khalifa The post WATCH: In My Feed – The ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Premiere In LA appeared first on Essence ..read more

By Essence ·Updated June 2, 2023 From Netflix Originals like ‘The Perfect Find’ to comedies such as ‘About Last Night’ there are plenty of great movies hitting the streamer this summer. Take a look at what’s new and black on Netflix in June. TOPICS:  black entertainment Black Movies Netflix The post WATCH: What’s New And Black On Netflix In June appeared first on Essence ..read more

By Essence ·Updated June 2, 2023 Alexandra “Ally” Calloway and Zachary Prince are set to tie the knot this November. Take a look at some of their amazing photos from their engagement shoot in Cali’s high desert. TOPICS:  Alexandria Calloway engagement photoshoots Zachary Prince The post WATCH: In My Feed – Vanessa Bell Calloway’s Daughter Announces Engagement appeared first on Essence ..read more

By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated June 2, 2023 What do you get when you fuse sports, fashion, music, food and spirits into one event?  Houston’s most anticipated event of the year — that’s what. A first-of-its-kind event for the Lone Star State, The Honeyland Festival will touch down later this year for its inaugural Black joy celebration bringing together a wide array of local and national culinary talents, and the hottest musical acts and artists in the world for the ultimate cultural experience. “Honeyland is a destination we’ve imagined to spotlight the best in Black expression, from t ..read more