Sep 30
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It’s been a difficult year for all of us—and as a statement published in Essence magazine Tuesday night revealed,…
Apr 15 2020
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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…
Mar 11 2020
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The leading voice in America’s leading publication for black women is making way for new leadership. On Monday,…
Jul 23 2019
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“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…
Jul 15 2019
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Of the many Democratic candidates campaigning for the black female vote at the 2019 Essence Festival, there was one…
Jul 13 2019
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As a people, we’ve been known to make it out on top in some of the most unfortunate circumstances. With all that we…
Jul 12 2019
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ICYMI: Hot girl summer is on and popping.
Jul 9 2019
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Essence Fest tried to take me out, y’all...and I can’t wait to go back.
Jul 8 2019
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“Black people don’t live, they survive,” Lena Waithe uttered to an eager audience of Essence Fest patrons who had…
Jul 7 2019
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Like I’ve said before, the America in which I reside is currently single and is using this time to rediscover itself…
Jul 7 2019
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No, Michelle Obama is not running for president, y’all.
Jul 6 2019
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As our days in New Orleans progress, it’s easier and easier to see why the Essence Festival has chosen the city has…
Jul 6 2019
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Last night, my life was changed. I witnessed Melissa “Missy” Arnette Elliott perform and the quality of my existence…
Jul 5 2019
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If, by chance, you find yourself in New Orleans during the July 4th weekend, there are certain things you simply…
Jul 4 2019
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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…
Jun 25 2019
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What makes a great party? No, I mean a really great party; the kind people look forward to, year after year. This…
Jun 22 2019
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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…
Jun 21 2019
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How do you celebrate 25 years of hosting the biggest celebration of black womanhood in the world? If you’re Essence…
Apr 27 2019
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Here at The Glow Up, we are firm believers in taking downtime when and wherever we can get it. But this weekend has…