We spotted one of our ESSENCE Jan/Feb cover stars on the #GoldenGlobes carpet — THEE Erika Alexander!

What if you're afforded your opportunity or your chance, are u prepared? Are u ready? Can u handle the pressure, the moment, the expectations or the seriousness? Are u built for this? Can u handle the scrutiny of the position? Please evaluate u because your time is coming & u may

Michelle and I are heartbroken to hear about the passing of our friend Charles Ogletree. He was an advocate for social justice, an incredible professor, and a mentor to many – including us. Our thoughts are with his wife Pamela, his entire family, and everyone who knew and loved

Nothing is Impossible with God.

stay strong.

A former Air Force intelligence officer testifying before Congress said the U.S. is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves unidentified flying objects. The Pentagon has denied his claims.

Here’s what you missed in the hearing.

The National Society of Black Engineers has decided to move their annual convention out of Florida amid harmful legislation. trib.al/7RkQfd9

WOMAN
When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day.
An angel came by and asked, “Why spend so much time on her?'
The Lord answered, “Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her?
She must function in all kinds of situations.
She must be able to

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Three years ago and prior to the pandemic, I found myself writing multiple articles about elected Black women chief prosecutors receiving death threats, hateful voicemails and even a noose in the mail.

The Reflective Democracy Campaign Kim Foxx Aisha Braveboy State’s Attorney Kim Foxx In case you'd like to read the article that sparked this update:
abcnews.go.com/US/black-women…

Maryland Supreme Court holds off on reinstating Adnan Syed convictions as appeal continues: baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md…

NEW: U.S. Attorney’s Office withdraws blistering accusation in appeal of convicted attorney Kenneth Ravenell via Justin Fenton The Baltimore Banner thebaltimorebanner.com/community/crim…

An independent autopsy into Lashawn Thompson’s death found the 35-yo died due to “severe neglect” at the Fulton County Jail. We need accountability for his DEPLORABLE death — the inaction, cruelty, and inhumanity that led to his death cannot go unaccounted for!

Police officer charged with lying about leaking information to Proud Boys leader wbaltv.com/article/police…

“There is no evidence, but yet still you're fitting to send him back to prison again. What is the purpose of tearing our hearts open all over again?” Shirley White, sister of Crosley Green. #FreeCrosleyGreen #innocencematters Erin F Moriarty Lisa Spees
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Emel McDowell was just 17 years old when he was arrested for a crime he did not commit. He was wrongfully incarcerated for nearly two decades. In 2023, McDowell was finally exonerated after the real shooter confessed to the crime.

Learn more: bit.ly/42X1DlU

#BillieAllen is an innocent man who has been sentenced to death. He is a son, a brother, a friend and he deserves to live. Join us as we call on President Biden to #PardonBillieAllen so that he can come home to his family. #FreeBillieAllen

AC A. Scott Bolden Stacy Brown Media rolandsmartin RobertPatillo ~ Candidate for Fulton County Superi Ben Crump Justin Fairfax Monique Pressley Marilyn J. Mosby Andrew Gillum Brian Benjamin G. Derek Musgrove Does Jaime Harrison @dnc need to have a “rising star” legal protection team for Black electeds? These big loud false announcements that turn out to be a bust are platformed by lazy partisan media investigating nothing. fyi #Trump appointed Judge 2018 in the Andrew Gillum case.

AC A. Scott Bolden Stacy Brown Media rolandsmartin RobertPatillo ~ Candidate for Fulton County Superi Ben Crump Justin Fairfax Monique Pressley Marilyn J. Mosby Andrew Gillum Brian Benjamin G. Derek Musgrove The pattern is clear. Brian Benjamin Justin Fairfax Andrew Gillum Marilyn J. Mosby 1. False charges tossed into the media with big loud BS PR announcement 2. Media amplifies with no investigation. 3. Careers damaged 4. Allegations fall apart. amazon.com/Rumor-Repressi…

Ain’t that something?!?! I called him out waaaayyyy back! Leo Wise, federal prosecutor in Marilyn Mosby's case, has been demoted foxbaltimore.com/news/local/leo…