Few moments in modern NBA history look quite as distinctly intimidating as LeBron James dominating the hardwood while wearing a stealthy, black carbon-fiber face mask. Now, over a decade after that ...

High-level dialogue held at AfDB’s headquarters explored how access to justice, legal reforms and economic opportunity are central to advancing women’s empowerment across Africa.

ESSENCE dives into the archives to trace the creative evolution and lasting impact of Ann Lowe, designer of Jackie Kennedy's ...

PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 03: A guest wears black leather mules, a black and white polka dots printed bag, blue wide leg jeans, ...

Strands of raffia dry outside in the sun at the studio of Gabonese fashion designer Chouchou Lazare, who has made a name for himself using the natural fibres to craft his award-winning garments.

HGC’s signature declaration, “They Love Our Culture, They Don’t Love Us!” calls out the commodification of Black creativity ...

The Kuba textiles exhibit at Mint Museum Randolph showcases a significant collection of textile art from Charlotte designer ...

Bad Bunny certainly has a style all his own. The Puerto Rican artist -- real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio -- is one of music's biggest stars, known for his dulcet voice and command of distinct ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on the feast of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 6, 2026. Credit: OSV News photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters. In Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation ...

A U.K. woman captured her mom’s evening looks on board a cruise ship—and internet users want to know one thing. Macy (@macyemily01) shared everything her mom wore each night on their family cruise ...