The multimedia artist uses acrylic paint to tell the stories that she’s lived and witnessed.

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The event brought together artists, nonprofit leaders, activists, and politicians who offered both insights and practical tools for community action.

This small electric pickup truck will leave the factory with the bare minimum—but it doesn’t need to stay that way.

With a sold-out crowd, superstar guests, and honest dialogue, this year’s event raised the bar for what community-driven ...

Melba Moore, the Tony Award-winning, Grammy Award nominated siren, has commanded stages around the world and who has ...

Why Black America is employing a strategic resistance to the current political climate, drawing on historical lessons and collective power.

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This small electric pickup truck will leave the factory with the bare minimum—but it doesn’t need to stay that way.

BMike Odums is using his art to amplify unheard voices and preserve New Orleans’s vibrant legacy. This story appears in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE, on newsstands April 24.