Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the executive order signed by President Donald Trump directing the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education:
“The president’s executive order threatens the strength and stability of our public schools by undermining the federal government’s role in supporting education. Programs like Title I, IDEA, Pell Grants, and Impact Aid are essential to ensuring that all…
Our friends from the Yale School of Architecture have been hard at work, too! Students created a website with lots of information about the Armory, though it’s still a work in progress, so bear with us. They also…
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We categorically reject the White House's slander against the Mexican government of having alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention of intervention in our territory.
If such an alliance exists anywhere, it is in the United States armories that sell high-powered weapons to these criminal groups, as demonstrated by the United States Department of Justice itself in January of this year.In four months, our government has seized more than 40 tons of drugs,…
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli today announced that a training program for licensed pharmacists who want to be able to prescribe contraception directly to customers is now available in Connecticut. In addition, they announced today that the state’s first vending machines providing access to emergency contraception and other over-the-counter medications are also now available in Connecticut.
The training program,…
HARTFORD, Connecticut – The fifth annual “National Unclaimed Property Day” will be observed on Saturday, February 1. This is a day when people around the country are reminded to see if they have money waiting for them.
London-based designer Bianca Saunders has debuted 38 Love Lane, a zine that also moonlights as a love letter to her Jamaican heritage. Created in collaboration with photographer Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-Nti, […]
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Maahleek Discusses Why Hair Fashion Is A Dying Art, His Creative References, And How His Work Is Reviving Hair Show Styles.
The post WATCH: Beauty School: Meet The Hair Archivist Reviving Old School Hair Fashion appeared first on Essence.
For all of the tragedy that the COVID-19 pandemic brought, it also sprouted some impactful things. For Asia Bright, that includes a new appreciation for the outdoors. “I’ve always been […]
The post The Disruptors: How COVID Lockdowns And A Need For Safe Spaces Inspired Asia Bright To Create Black Girls Hike appeared first on Essence.
Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be highlighting Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own […]
The post Asia Grant On Building Redoux And Viral Scent Tours appeared first on Essence.
This week was packed with fashion moments worth highlighting. First up, Lewis Hamilton was spotted in a Willy Chavarria tracksuit at the F1 Grand Prix of Australia. Meanwhile, WNBA star […]
The post Essence Fashion Digest: Lewis Hamilton Wears Willy Chavarria, FRAME Spring 2025 Campaign, And More appeared first on Essence.
A moth is more than just a muted-toned insect hypnotized by a flame. For R&B singer Fana Hues, MOTH is the name of her latest album and an acronym for […]
The post Get Ready With Fana Hues Before Her Baby’s All Right Show appeared first on Essence.
After killing it at Paris Fashion Week and in Milan, Doechii is back stateside. The TDE signee and artist has been offering up deliciously stylish outfits as of late. Days […]
The post I’m Here For Doechii’s Chic Miu Miu Moment appeared first on Essence.
Queen Latifah brought in year 55 on mommy duties. The actress celebrated her birthday courtside with her 5-year-old son Rebel and partner Eboni Nichols. The family of three attended the […]
The post Meet Rebel! Queen Latifah Celebrated Her 55th Birthday With Her Son And Partner appeared first on Essence.
St. George’s, GRENADA—The golden morning light spills over Grand Anse Beach, and Janelle Hopkin greets me with a warm smile, embodying the effortless elegance of Spice Island Beach Resort. As […]
The post Meet Janelle Hopkin: A Tourism Trailblazer Leading A Luxury Black-Owned Caribbean Resort Into A New Era Of Excellence appeared first on Essence.
Oh, the sweet possibilities of a great perfume. It’s an unseen accessory that can preserve memories, awaken the senses, and even disarm people with its delightful (or off-putting) smell. For […]
The post Black Women Perfumers On The Power Of Crafting Fragrances appeared first on Essence.
Two twin brothers from Georgia were believed to be headed to Boston to visit some friends when their family was notified they never made it to their destination. Instead, the two were found dead in the mountains bordering North Carolina. Now, their family is pushing back on the police’s troubling conclusion of what…
As En Vogue founding member Dawn Robinson’s confession that she has been living in her car spreads across the internet, the reactions have ranged from shock to pity at what some believe to be an awful fall from grace for a person who was once part of a hit-making musical group. - Angela Johnson Read More
As the Trump administration continues its “anti-woke” agenda, it recently announced that it would roll back a clause in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (which is used to write Federal contracts) that prohibits Federal contractors from having segregated restaurants, waiting rooms and drinking fountains. The news…
R&B queen Mary J. Blige bought a mansion in the luxurious neighborhood of Saddle River, New Jersey back in 2008 at a whopping $12 million. However, after putting it back on the market, it took eight years to sell, per Hello! Magazine. - Kalyn Womack Read More
President Donald Trump’s administration may be flooding the country with a wave of executive actions and agendas, but for Americans worried about checks and balances, there are still many political leaders who refuse to let the president slide. In fact, Trump and his administration have been sued more than 100 times,…
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Black MAGA. Many say those two words have no business being next to each other. Despite the constant criticism that Black MAGA leaders face, folks like Candace Owens and Mark Robinson continue to make their political party proud... so they say.
Though a new season may have just begun, it appears things have come to an end when it comes to the relationship between “Abbot Elementary” star Quinta Brunson and her husband Kevin Jay Anik. But folks online are already plotting her next romantic move.
It hasn’t even been 100 days since he took the oath of office and President Donald Trump’s second term has already been full of enough Executive Orders to make your head spin. But while Trump 2.0 is going full speed ahead trying to implement his agenda by any means necessary, he’s already had to walk back a few…
While Zendaya ought to be focusing on her upcoming wedding to fellow Marvel star Tom Holland, she’s instead having to deal with relatives sharing details about family drama. And what’s recently been revealed just might come as a huge shocker.
The drama going on between Jeezy and Jeanie Mai has only gotten worse. Their messy divorce is spilling into 2025 and continues to get messier with every new development.
Jonathan Majors is finally making his return to the spotlight, participating in several interviews in promotion for his new film, “Magazine Dreams,” out in theaters now. But his latest stop at “The Breakfast Club” on Friday is sure to bring about some mixed feelings.
Claressa Shields wants folks to keep the same energy, and she’s calling everybody out until they do so. The newly named boxing Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world made recent headlines after a drug test came back positive for marijuana, but turns out, everything isn’t exactly how it seems.
An Instagram influencer is being called out for what is perceived as a lack of remorse and accountability after she was accused of killing a man during a DUI incident in 2024.
Entertainment power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé have a message for the rapper formerly known as Kanye West: Don’t come for our kids. As we previously reported, the Carter’s seven-year-old twins Rumi and Sir were the latest targets of a random unhinged rant by the “Flashing Lights” rapper which he posted, removed and…
One Houston Family Dollar employee got the wake up call of a lifetime after a Black man schooled her about watching what she says. He recorded the entire interaction which has since gone went viral online. Now, the corporate office has gotten involved.
Phylicia Rashad appeared on The Breakfast Club and what she had to say about the style of dress of young women of today may surprise you — or not.
On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin closing the Department of Education. The signing was an impeccably staged ceremony complete with state flags and cute kids sitting at desks behind him.
When it comes to Katt Williams and the myriad of stories he’s told over the course of his long career as a comedian and actor, there are bound to be a few things that sound too good to be true. Thankfully, Williams is in the mood to clear up a few things and did so during a recent interview.
The stages for Kendrick Lamar only continue to get bigger and bigger. Just months after putting on an explosive performance at the Super Bowl, the Compton rapper has his eyes set on an even more significant sports event.
Remember back when Barack Obama was first elected to the White House and the Republicans lost so much of their collective damn mind at the idea of a brother in the Oval Office that they created the whole Tea Party movement? Black folks knew what time it was — Tea Party was the conservative right’s way of trying to…
A disturbing photo of high school students has parents and community leaders outraged after it went viral. Now, the Long Beach community is calling the Long Beach Unified School District to get to the bottom of things.
It seems Kanye West’s co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, is getting even rockier after the reality TV star reportedly put her foot down over Ye’s recent choices. Now, the ex-couple could potentially have to handle things concerning their four children in court.
We’re only three months in the year, and already the country has been torn apart by what seems like a rise in blatant racist attacks against Black Americans. The verbal, physical, and political violence towards our people has many in fear of what the future of America will entail, especially in the midst of President…
London-based designer Bianca Saunders has debuted 38 Love Lane, a zine that also moonlights as a love letter to her Jamaican heritage. Created in collaboration with photographer Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-Nti, […]
The post Bianca Saunders Debuts 38 Love Lane Zine appeared first on Essence.
Maahleek Discusses Why Hair Fashion Is A Dying Art, His Creative References, And How His Work Is Reviving Hair Show Styles.
The post WATCH: Beauty School: Meet The Hair Archivist Reviving Old School Hair Fashion appeared first on Essence.
For all of the tragedy that the COVID-19 pandemic brought, it also sprouted some impactful things. For Asia Bright, that includes a new appreciation for the outdoors. “I’ve always been […]
The post The Disruptors: How COVID Lockdowns And A Need For Safe Spaces Inspired Asia Bright To Create Black Girls Hike appeared first on Essence.
Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll be highlighting Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own […]
The post Asia Grant On Building Redoux And Viral Scent Tours appeared first on Essence.
This week was packed with fashion moments worth highlighting. First up, Lewis Hamilton was spotted in a Willy Chavarria tracksuit at the F1 Grand Prix of Australia. Meanwhile, WNBA star […]
The post Essence Fashion Digest: Lewis Hamilton Wears Willy Chavarria, FRAME Spring 2025 Campaign, And More appeared first on Essence.
A moth is more than just a muted-toned insect hypnotized by a flame. For R&B singer Fana Hues, MOTH is the name of her latest album and an acronym for […]
The post Get Ready With Fana Hues Before Her Baby’s All Right Show appeared first on Essence.
After killing it at Paris Fashion Week and in Milan, Doechii is back stateside. The TDE signee and artist has been offering up deliciously stylish outfits as of late. Days […]
The post I’m Here For Doechii’s Chic Miu Miu Moment appeared first on Essence.
Queen Latifah brought in year 55 on mommy duties. The actress celebrated her birthday courtside with her 5-year-old son Rebel and partner Eboni Nichols. The family of three attended the […]
The post Meet Rebel! Queen Latifah Celebrated Her 55th Birthday With Her Son And Partner appeared first on Essence.
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