You can watch the the livestream of Dr. Angelou's memorial here on ESSENCE.com, beginning at 10am ET.
In a gritty new TV drama, Omari Hardwick and Naturi Naughton have us under their influence.
For ESSENCE's second annual Body Issue, we gathered the hottest Hollywood celebs—the cast of Think Like a Man Too—for not one, but two group covers.
For ESSENCE's second annual Body Issue, we gathered the hottest Hollywood celebs—the cast of Think Like a Man Too—for not one, but two group covers. Here are some exclusive images from inside the magazine.
These stars were adorable kids and, thanks to social media, we're seeing our favorite personalities as tiny tots. Can you guess who?
Earlier this year, the iconic poet and civil rights activist spoke to ESSENCE about race relations and the need for continued activism today.
A Renaissance woman who approached her work with glee and fervor, Dr. Maya Angelou was the true example of a life well-lived.
ESSENCE readers took to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages to share their beautiful tributes to the celebrated author and poet.
See the touching tributes to Pulitizer Prize-winning author and poet, Dr. Maya Angelou.
As we say goodbye to Dr. Maya Angelou, ESSENCE editors share the 15 reasons why she is our inspiration.
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