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Essence event affirms the power of black women in Hollywood

by Associated Press

February 7, 2020

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Through laughs, tears and speeches that turned into sermons and affirmations, the overarching theme of this...

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Porsha Olayiwola’s Transparent Poetry About Blackness, Sexual Identity, And Body Image Deserves Your Attention

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by Ayanna Nicole

April 18, 2019

Boston’s newly appointed poet laureate, Porsha Olayiwola, has had quite the journey as a Black queer poet. In an interview with Essence,...

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These Stunning ESSENCE Portraits Highlight Inspirational Black Women In Hollywood

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by Ayanna Nicole

March 7, 2019

During ESSENCE’s annual Black Women in Hollywood event, photographer Michael Rowe captured stunning portraits of powerful and inspiring...