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Fifty years after the death of a 15-year-old Black girl, investigators have finally identified her and are focused on finding the killer connected to one of the longest Jane Doe cases in Iowa.

From double agents to a historic proclamation pulling enslaved people onto the battlefield, here are some little-known stories of Black folks' contributions during the American Revolution on Independence Day.

More than a year since the bodies of twin brothers were discovered atop a Georgia mountain, their family has finally accepted investigators' devastating conclusions.

From workout classes with Keke Palmer to talks with Dr. Bernice King and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, here is everything you missed from ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026.

A Clark Atlanta professor argues why Black people in the U.S. must deliberately reclaim the term "African American" to honor both history and civic belonging.

A Clark Atlanta professor argues why Black people in the U.S. must deliberately reclaim the term "African American" to honor both history and civic belonging.

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 has taken over New Orleans. As always, we've kept an eye on the best fashion looks from the weekend.

These Black celebrities used their fame to challenge injustice and push for change in civil rights, representation, and equity in entertainment and beyond.

We consider the reasons behind LeBron James' blockbuster decision to leave the Lakers after eight seasons.

ESSENCE FESTIVAL:The Breakfast Club co-host is showcasing some of his favorite vehicles at the ESSENCE Fest's Drive Your Dreams Car Show.