How Do We Define Ambition for Parents? Experts say it’s time to reframe what ambition looks like for caregivers, no matter what you do for a living. By Cassie Shortsleeve About three-and-a-half years ago, I was sitting on my couch as a new mom to a one-month-old and a self-employed journalist for the better part of my adult life, and I sent my…
ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood To Honor Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Danielle Deadwyler, Tara Duncan, And Dominique Thorne By Rivea Ruff ESSENCE will once again honor Black women who are groundbreakers and pioneers in the film and television industry at our 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon. This year’s event will highlight the contributions and accomplishments of actresses Sheryl Lee Ralph,…
An opera based on the popular novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” which is set in Afghanistan, is making its world debut in Seattle By Mariam Fam As the Taliban once again assert control of Afghanistan and push women further out of public view, a female Afghan filmmaker is working thousands of miles away to help bring to life a wildly popular tale…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GC4W CELEBRATES 10-YEAR OF HONORING WOMEN ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Happy Almost Women’s History Month! Your special invitation to the annual GC4W International Women’s Day Celebration: A 10-Year Celebration Exclusive has Arrived. We hope you are equally excited to celebrate with us as we reach a new milestone of a decade of recognizing the outstanding contributions of women in our…
Life Lessons From Disney Movies To Teach Our Kids Disney movies are chock full of wisdom—here’s what kids (and parents!) can learn from six of our favorites. By Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal My daughter is in the second grade and just turned 8-years-old—and quite often, my mind goes blank during what should be “teachable moments.” Sometimes, I simply can’t believe my daughter…
Mabel Cadena Talks Representation & Portraying Namora in ‘Wakanda Forever’ By Virginia Isaad Mabel Cadena was once told that people of color couldn’t be superheroes but this past summer she along with the rest of the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever proved them wrong. Cadena plays Namora, the right-hand woman to Namor (Tenoch Huerta), the feathered serpent God K’uk’ulkan aka Namor of Talokan,…
Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade To Receive President’s Award At NAACP Image Awards The couple will be recognized for their humanitarian efforts when this year’s ceremony premieres Saturday, February 25 at 8:00 PM/ET on BET. Today, NAACP and BET have announced that actress, producer, and best-selling author Gabrielle Union-Wade and three-time NBA Champion entrepreneur and producer, Dwyane Wade will receive the prestigious President’s Award…
Do You Burn More Calories in the Cold? Heading out in the cold may actually be one of the best ways to boost your workout results. By Alyssa Shaffer Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, MS If cool weather is your cue to hunker down in the gym, it may be time to rethink that strategy. Some evidence suggests that you may burn…
The 3 Best Tips On How To Succeed No Matter Your Goal Having a firm grasp on our goals is paramount because we often have to work backward to move forward. By WomensMedia By Renee Goyeneche Goal-setting is a significant psychological mandate; it helps facilitate autonomy and creates purpose in our lives. Formulating and working toward goals helps us develop…
How One Conversation With Friends Per Day Can Help Your Mental Health By Meagan Drillinger Fact checked by Dana K. Cassell A new study suggests that having one conversation with a friend per day can have a significant effect on a person’s mental health. The study published in Communication Research in January comes three years after COVID-19 spread around the globe. While daily life…
