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Moments stamped in time! The Black Women In Hollywood portrait studio has become a staple at our event, and this year, we have the famed photographer Tomás Herold. Swipe through to see some of our favorites from the night! Watch the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood award show on ESSENCE Mag’s YouTube channel now! 🔗: youtu.be/ZY-Iu2QZQfE?si…

From Crown Heights To Barclays Center: How The BKLYN Prom Project Styles 1,000 Students For Their Big Night girlsunited.essence.com/feedback/news/…

Vows Of Style: How Zendaya Is Reimagining Bridal Chic essence.com/celebrity/zend…

There’s nothing (and we mean nothing!) like a compliment or affirmation from another Black woman.✨ #ESSENCEBWIH

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Kerry Washington describes the support she felt when being honored at the annual @Essence Black Women in Hollywood ceremony after getting cast as Olivia Pope in @ScandalABC 14 years ago. #FallonTonight

Why Black Women Should Embrace Wearing Color—According To A Fashion Psychologist essence.com/fashion/black-…

21 Essential Books That Fiercely Celebrate Black Womanhood essence.com/entertainment/…

Jordan Chiles Is In Her “Peace Era” And She’s Not Letting Anyone Disrupt It essence.com/entertainment/…

The Promotion Black Women Never Asked For At Work: Chief Emotional Officer essence.com/news/money-car…

Teyana Taylor Named Chief Curator Of ESSENCE Festival of Culture® 2026, Bringing Her Signature To The Big Easy! 💡 essence.com/festival/teyan…

From Crown Heights To Barclays Center: How The BKLYN Prom Project Styles 1,000 Students For Their Big Night girlsunited.essence.com/feedback/news/…

Celebrity Hairstylist Coree Moreno On Chase Infiniti’s Viral Oscars Look And The Struggle For Black Creative Freedom girlsunited.essence.com/feedback/news/…

Worried About AI Taking Your Job? New Research Shows Who’s Most At Risk essence.com/news/money-car…

How Trump’s Tariffs Are Creating A New Crisis For Black-Owned Small Businesses essence.com/news/money-car…

Essence Festival 2026 Performer Brandy Norwood’s Style Evolution: From ’90s Cool To Modern Glam ✨ essence.com/fashion/essenc…

She Went From Soldier At War To A Successful Spa Owner—Meet Keri Daniel essence.com/community/from…

20 Photos Of Queen Latifah And Eboni Nichols Over The Years! 🤎 essence.com/gallery/queen-…

WNBA, Players Association Reach Verbal Agreement On New CBA Ahead Of 30th Season essence.com/entertainment/…

Brotherhood sits at the heart of Cross, and during this special ESSENCE UnCovered, that bond comes fully into focus.  Aldis Hodge and Isaiah Mustafa reminder that the real story lives in who’s still standing next to you when the scene cuts. Check out their Uncovered and read more at ESSENCE.com.

Built On Brotherhood Costars Aldis Hodge and Isaiah Mustafah talk Season 2 of Cross, brotherhood on- and offscreen, creative collaboration and finding balance. essence.com/of-the-essence…