How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, ...

Black women exude beauty in countless ways. And their skin!? RADIANT. The depth and richness of melanin, in every shade from deep chocolate to warm caramel, is simply mesmerizing. There’s a glow ...

MEDFORD, Ore. -- A program in Medford is helping women facing cancer and illnesses that cause hair loss feel beautiful again, one wig at a time. The "Over the Top" free wig program brought by ACCESS ...

More on that later. With Women’s History Month on the mind, we felt a need to shout out another Black woman with a historic No. 1 song on the Hot 100: none other than the late great Aaliyah!

Missed the magic of the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards? Don’t worry—you can still experience the powerful speeches, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable tributes. The full ...

Christopher Herwig/Reuters Women are routinely underrepresented in peacekeeping operations, even though their participation has been shown to improve mission effectiveness and advance stability.