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Black Experience, Entertainment

Halle Berry Professes Desire to Play Angela Davis

by WI Guest AuthorJuly 6, 2017October 30, 2020

If acclaimed actress Halle Berry could have one dream come true, it would be to play revolutionary activist Angela Davis.

South Africa welcomes the Essence Music Festival. /Courtesy of Rajesh Jantilal/Essence

Essence Music Festival Heads to Africa

by Lauren M. PoteatNovember 24, 2016October 30, 2020

Emotional OITNB Stars, Regina King Among Essence Honorees

by Reporter IIFebruary 21, 2015October 30, 2020

Jill Scott to be Honored at Essence Grammy Celebration

by Washington InformerDecember 23, 2014October 30, 2020

Columnists, Op-Ed, Opinion, Raynard Jackson

Nothing Essential About Essence

by Raynard JacksonJuly 14, 2014October 30, 2020

Columnists, Marc Morial, Op-Ed, Opinion

To Be Equal: Urban League Joins ‘Party with a Purpose’

by Marc H. MorialJune 30, 2014October 30, 2020

Perry, Lee and Poitier Feted at Essence Event

by Washington InformerFebruary 28, 2014October 30, 2020

Nyong’o Admits Complexion Was ‘Obstacle’ in Youth

by Washington InformerFebruary 28, 2014October 30, 2020

Valerie Jarrett Named “Newsmaker of the Year”

by Washington InformerMarch 20, 2013October 30, 2020