YPSILANTI, MI — It started as her mother teaching her how to draw fashion figurines in second grade. Now it’s her life’s work. Lindsay Jenkins knows fashion. The Eastern Michigan University student’s ...

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South Sudanese model Thon Peter Athian was one of the few black models on the runway during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia. He shares what it's like to work as a model of color in the Russian ...

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, ESSENCE celebrates 13 Black women who forever-changed the beauty ...

Ghana had a rich textile history before colonialism and fast fashion eroded it. Now, the country is looking to rebuild its fashion system, but there’s no quick fix.

Explore Gallaudet University's Black Student Union's enduring legacy, promoting community, culture, and support for Black Deaf students. Join the journey today!

FLINT, MI- A nurse, an electrical engineer, a tattoo artist — all answers shouted out from a crowd of students when asked about their future at the 2026 “Industry Rap” panel discussion. The Bau-House ...

Saint John's receipt of the Luminary Award places her among leaders whose careers have redefined how brands communicate, connect, and lead in a global marketplace.

Kadjahtou Balde opened her shop, Modify Thrift, last May to offer modest, stylish outfits that don’t rely on fast fashion.

First lady Melania Trump is a former fashion model who is no stranger to elaborate fashion choices, but some of these turned out come off as overhyped.

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Chanel Johnson, the first trans woman to graduate with a master's degree at Alabama A&M University, shares her story of authenticity and tenacity.