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Black Business, Arts, and Education

March 3, 2025

ESSENCE celebrates the changemakers shaping a bold, Black future today during Black History Month. With our second annual “Black Futures Now” list, we’re honoring a select group of leaders...

Meet the 35 artists using their creative talents to celebrate 30 years of fashion in a new exhibit at the Central Library. The annual "Meet the Artists" exhibit is a cultural event that stands as...

Celebrating life and legacy of Roberta Flack

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After facing backlash throughout Washington and beyond for its abrupt suspension last week, the Trump administration officially reopened applications for a federal scholarship that funds students...

This spring, the Met Gala in New York, one of the bigger fashion events of the year, will highlight the indelible style of Black men. The Met’s 2025 exhibition, titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black...

After hitting a low of four members at the height of the pandemic, the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce is at 80 strong and growing. “We put a plan together to just focus on members, on...

Despite the growing red wave attacking all things DEI, Black women business owners who meet specific eligibility requirements can still access grants and funding opportunities. If you’re a...