Girls United by Essence

Girls United by Essence A new platform by ESSENCE to discover, empower and connect marginalized global youth.

Beyoncé’s Big Reveal: What The Beyhive Is Predicting For Tomorrow’s Announcement 👀
01/13/2025

Beyoncé’s Big Reveal: What The Beyhive Is Predicting For Tomorrow’s Announcement 👀

The Beyhive is buzzing with conspiracies ahead of Beyoncé’s highly anticipated 1. 14. 25 Instagram announcement.

The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week! 📸
01/13/2025

The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week! 📸

Whether it's sleek minimalism or daring, eclectic ensembles, this year promises to redefine what it means to dress with purpose.

Considering A College Transfer? These Key Factors Will Help You Decide
01/10/2025

Considering A College Transfer? These Key Factors Will Help You Decide

From academic compatibility, campus culture, financial costs, and long-term goals, GU's transfer checklist will ensure you're set for success.

How Mecca Evans And Jamila Bell Are Redefining Black Digital Culture
01/10/2025

How Mecca Evans And Jamila Bell Are Redefining Black Digital Culture

GU chats with Mecca Evans and Jamila Bell on shaping the digital landscape with cultural critique and a commitment to uplifting Black voices.

How To Find Your Style In A World Full Of Trends According To Stylist Alaïa Ryan
01/10/2025

How To Find Your Style In A World Full Of Trends According To Stylist Alaïa Ryan

The NYC-based stylist shared expert tips and hacks on how to find and maintain a style that’s most authentic to you.

Chloe Bailey Finally Addresses Burna Boy Dating Rumors: "I Am A Grown Woman"
01/10/2025

Chloe Bailey Finally Addresses Burna Boy Dating Rumors: "I Am A Grown Woman"

The 26-year-old singer and actress was spotted spending time with Burna Boy in Lagos, Nigeria, in December.

Los Angeles Fires: Uncovering The Hidden Struggles Of Incarcerated Firefighter Heroes🔗: http://spklr.io/61890y6L
01/09/2025

Los Angeles Fires: Uncovering The Hidden Struggles Of Incarcerated Firefighter Heroes

🔗: http://spklr.io/61890y6L

TikTok Ban Looms As The Supreme Court Decides The App's Fate — Let's Talk About It
01/08/2025

TikTok Ban Looms As The Supreme Court Decides The App's Fate — Let's Talk About It

Creators brace for impact as legal battle intensifies as the potential shutdown threatens it's $480 Billion creator economy.

New Year, New Start: The Pros & Cons Of Relocating
01/08/2025

New Year, New Start: The Pros & Cons Of Relocating

GU explores the exciting possibilities and potential challenges of relocating for a fresh start. Discover if somewhere new is right for you.

10 Underrated Black-Owned Fashion Brands To Try This Year! 🛍️
01/07/2025

10 Underrated Black-Owned Fashion Brands To Try This Year! 🛍️

Whether you’re doing a much-needed closet purge or just discovering your style, these fashion brands deserve a spot in your closet.

You'll Never Take Blue Ivy's Power Away
01/07/2025

You'll Never Take Blue Ivy's Power Away

Blue Ivy Carter is the moment and it's time to celebrate her strength in the public eye as a young Zillennial disruptor.

The Rise Of WAGs: How Wives And Girlfriends Of Athletes Are Shaping Fame And Culture
01/06/2025

The Rise Of WAGs: How Wives And Girlfriends Of Athletes Are Shaping Fame And Culture

With game-day looks, dating content, and inevitable controversies, social media has reignited public obsession with WAGs.

GU's 2025 Predictions: Cardi B Dominates, Y3K Returns, And AI Takes Over Entertainment 🔮
01/03/2025

GU's 2025 Predictions: Cardi B Dominates, Y3K Returns, And AI Takes Over Entertainment 🔮

2025 is shaping up to be a year of exciting and unexpected surprises across the cultural landscape from music, to fashion and beauty.

Supercharge Your 2025 Rebrand: 7 Conferences to Attend ✍🏾
12/27/2024

Supercharge Your 2025 Rebrand: 7 Conferences to Attend ✍🏾

Ready to reinvent yourself for a transformative 2025? Gain inspiration, knowledge, and connections to elevate your brand.

5 Polite Ways To Deal With An Unwanted Christmas Gift 🎁
12/27/2024

5 Polite Ways To Deal With An Unwanted Christmas Gift 🎁

Don't let an unwanted gift ruin your holiday cheer. Handle with ease and maintain your relationships positively.

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Catch all the inspiring and fun moments from the ESSENCE GU Summit! 🌟 Our panel, sponsored by AT&T, featured the incredible content creator Jaz Turner and the talented RFM alums Kaylin Strahan and Kamina Griffin. Watch as they share their journeys and insights with us! #ATTRisingFutureMaker

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POV: GU Summit is turning five! We’re pulling out all the stops to usher in a new era as we celebrate 5 years of shaking sh*t up, disrupting the status quo, and amplifying the voices of today’s young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive zillenials. Meet us in Atlanta on October 12th for an unforgettable day of performances, conversations, networking, workshops, exclusive shopping opportunities, and so much more! See all the details at http://spklr.io/6181QMJR

Hair Trivia w/ Cantu
Hair Trivia w/ Cantu

ESSIES join in on the hair care trivia fun, during our Essence GU Kickback! We missed y’all at the festival, same time next year? #cantu #newcantu

RE: Black Jobs — we had to consult some additional sources! Lynae Vanee gave us her rundown of Black jobs and “building America from the ground up” got it. 🗣️ #BETAwards

Our beautiful friend in the orange, we need you to return to #GUKickback immediately — front row at that! 😮‍💨 Here’s a little flashback for your Friday to show you how WE get down in NOLA with our favorite rap girls. And just like Creators House, The Kickback is returning this year so keep your ear to the streets for more info. Stay ready! #kentheman #essencefest #music

While we celebrate their season, shoutout to all of the 2024 first-generation grads! 🥹 Completing those four or more years isn’t easy, and we’re sending some extra love to the graduates who are breaking barriers within their families. 🎥: @akeishay #gradseason #classof2024

You heard @aliyahsinterlude — talk your sh-t! 🗣️ In celebration of our resident It Girl's birthday yesterday, we’re throwing it back to when she visited our office and gave a quick gem on not letting others humble you. Spoken like true Taurus! #aliyahsinterlude #taurus #motivation

Because we need to be a smidge more serious "Big Money E." 🤏🏾 You’re entitled to compensation if someone has introduced themselves like this to you. We need our check STAT!

Amid the chatter about #Challengers, Zendaya's character Tashi Duncan has been living rent-free in our heads. ESSENCE sat down with Zendaya ahead of the premiere to dissect her dynamic role and the emotional stakes the character endures that echo what Black women experience often. #zendaya #entertainment

We need a word stronger than love to describe how we feel about @kayratheodore’s hair art — because whew! Since we're on the topic of braids, Kayra's took over social media today. The best part? She’s the hands behind the magic. What we can do with our hair is truly EVERYTHING. 🎥: @kayratheodore #hair #braids #art

"No one on the planet was going to tell me what to do with my body or what to share with the world." Today marks the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, but the right to our bodies and the way we share our journeys of motherhood amid scrutiny is a continuous battle. Halle Bailey, our Black Women In Hollywood honoree and new mom, got open and honest about protecting her peace throughout her pregnancy regardless of online criticism. Despite many opinions on what she "should’ve" done, we can all take a page from her book. #hallebailey #motherhood #BMHW

Spring is here, the weather is getting above 80, festival season has begun and we have new music to carry us through the season.😮‍💨 This is the ONLY way we’re stepping from now on. Literally! #spring #beyonce #feelgood

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