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In total, 532 have been published by Essence which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Arkansas Politicos Reacts to Senate Passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

JD Vance · United States

Arkansas Politicos Reacts to Senate Passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

42% Center coverage: 12 sources

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday brought reactions from both Arkansas politicians and political groups. The bill passed after a marathon voting session, as senators worked to get the bill before the president on its imposed July 4 deadline. With its passage in the Senate, it now returns to the House to approve the changes made by the Senate after its initial passage in the House. Vanc…See the Story

Quinta Brunson Says She 'Hated' the Public Aspect of Her Divorce From Ex Kevin Anik

Quinta Brunson Says She 'Hated' the Public Aspect of Her Divorce From Ex Kevin Anik

70% Left coverage: 10 sources

Quinta Brunson spoke out about about her recent split from ex-husband Kevin Anik, mainly airing her grievances about the private matters going more public than she would like.See the Story

"I Was Losing My Lunch over Period Pains" - Venus Williams Gets Emotional Recalling Painful Maiden French Open Memory

"I Was Losing My Lunch over Period Pains" - Venus Williams Gets Emotional Recalling Painful Maiden French Open Memory

75% Left coverage: 8 sources

Venus Williams, one of the greatest players of all time, talked about a few painful memories from her first time playing the French Open in 1997.See the Story

Nigeria: Tems Launches Leading Vibe Initiative for Women Shaping Africa's Music Future

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Tems, announces today the launch of the Leading Vibe Initiative, a groundbreaking platform designed to support, connect and amplify young women in music across Africa, with a vision to expand its impact globally.Music · Lagos See the Story

Missy Elliott’s Iconic Beauty Evolution

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

By India Espy-Jones ·Updated July 1, 2025 “I was always just different,” reflected Missy Elliott to Brooklyn White in her 2023 ESSENCE cover interview. Despite her alternative approach to beauty, “I never even thought, ‘let me try to do the most outlandish thing.’ That never crossed my mind, ever.” Elliott has long had an influence in beauty, especially in the music industry, without even trying. Songwriting and producing for artists like Aaliya…Portsmouth, United States · Portsmouth See the Story

How Rap Icons Gave Americana Style A Whole New Attitude

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Some of the most impactful truth-tellers of our time flipped their red, white and blue to demonstrate the subversive power of Black culture.United States · United States Read Article

Deinfluence My Cart: What I Almost Bought This Week (But Didn’t)

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

woman hand holding laptop with online shopping icons By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated July 2, 2025 Okay, hear me out: You know that feeling when you’re scrolling and suddenly your cart is full of things you didn’t even know you wanted five minutes ago? Same, sis. Same. And for me, it’s not just Amazon and TikTok, but I’ve got multiple carts spread across the internet.With that said, it’s time for a reality check. This “Deinfluence My Cart” column is …United States · United States Read Article

Exclusive: Chrisette Michele Addresses 'Severe' Autism Diagnosis And Dating While On The Spectrum

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

By Elizabeth Ayoola ·The post Exclusive: Chrisette Michele Addresses ‘Severe’ Autism Diagnosis And Dating While On The Spectrum appeared first on Essence.Read Article

Davido Is Still Building

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

By Oumou Fofana ·Updated July 2, 2025 On June 25, where music, culture and legacy collided at Martell’s first-ever Afrobeats Live panel in Paris, Davido made one thing clear: he’s still evolving. Just hours before joining AfroFuture’s Abdul Abdullah and founder of “The Afrobeats Podcast” Adesope Olajide on stage, the global superstar gave an exclusive interview with ESSENCE to reflect on where he’s been, where he’s headed and why he feels like h…Los Angeles, California · Los Angeles Read Article

Plant-Based In The Big Easy: Where To Eat Vegan In New Orleans

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The city is known for rich, meaty dishes, but these 10 restaurants offer unforgettable flavors through hearty, delicious plant-based meals.New Orleans · New Orleans Read Article

5 Countries Where Black People Are Treated Like Royalty

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

If you're Black and you’ve ever travelled, you know the feeling: the stares, the suspicion, the microaggressions. Sometimes it feels like you have to shrink yourself just to move freely. But what if you could go somewhere and feel like royalty instead? Somewhere, your skin, your culture, your very presence is welcomed, even celebrated?In some countries, Black travellers, especially those from Africa or the diaspora, report experiences that are o…Salvador · Salvador See the Story

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