It’s been a difficult year for all of us—and as a statement published in Essence magazine Tuesday night revealed,…

In a year in which the outbreak of COVID-19 has not only threatened the lives of millions but life as we’ve known it…

The show must not go on—at least for the time being.

The leading voice in America’s leading publication for black women is making way for new leadership. On Monday,…

“We Gloss, We Floss, We Boss”—it’s a little known fact, but that’s The Glow Up’s motto and our founding ethos, as we…

Of the many Democratic candidates campaigning for the black female vote at the 2019 Essence Festival, there was one…

As a people, we’ve been known to make it out on top in some of the most unfortunate circumstances. With all that we…

ICYMI: Hot girl summer is on and popping.

Essence Fest tried to take me out, y’all...and I can’t wait to go back.

“Black people don’t live, they survive,” Lena Waithe uttered to an eager audience of Essence Fest patrons who had…

Like I’ve said before, the America in which I reside is currently single and is using this time to rediscover itself…

No, Michelle Obama is not running for president, y’all.

As our days in New Orleans progress, it’s easier and easier to see why the Essence Festival has chosen the city has…

Last night, my life was changed. I witnessed Melissa “Missy” Arnette Elliott perform and the quality of my existence…

If, by chance, you find yourself in New Orleans during the July 4th weekend, there are certain things you simply…

I’ve traveled the world and been to multiple parts of the Caribbean and Africa, but I don’t think I’ve never been on…

What makes a great party? No, I mean a really great party; the kind people look forward to, year after year. This…

Today is the 22nd day of June, in the year of our Lord, 2019. Since the year of our Lord 1996 I’ve been preaching…

How do you celebrate 25 years of hosting the biggest celebration of black womanhood in the world? If you’re Essence…

Here at The Glow Up, we are firm believers in taking downtime when and wherever we can get it. But this weekend has…