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.
Missy Elliott has always done her own thing. So, if any artist deserves an official day, it’s her. Indeed, two years ago, Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized October 17 as Missy […]
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I’ve found the meaning of radical care in reflections of my maternal line and their strange relationship to the water. I called my maternal grandmother—a Cancer—a few weeks before Christmas. […]
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Back when I was in college business casual was a way of dressing I grew accustomed to. The connotations associated with this method of style also suggest wearing office-appropriate pieces. […]
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When it comes to aging like fine wine, Pharrell Williams is truly in a league of his own. For decades, the multi-hyphenate mogul has delivered futuristic beats, boundary-breaking fashion, and—let’s […]
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From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
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From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
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From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
The post WATCH | Lex Scott Davis Shares Why She Transitioned From Dance To Acting appeared first on Essence.
From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
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From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
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She’s no stranger to powerful roles—Danielle Brooks shares how this new film breaks boundaries in representation and inspires young minds.
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Trigger warning: This article contains vivid descriptions of sexual assault.
Updated as of 4/4/2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one we honor and celebrate every single year, but how well do Americans really know the civil rights leader? Born in Atlanta, Ga., King never knew he would become the voice of the entire Black community let alone a martyr before the age of 40.
Amid his wild social media rants, troubles with his wife, and his controversial albums, Kanye West is taking a financial loss.
A Detroit mother claimed in a lawsuit last Fall that her and her 2-year-old were the victims of a horrifying police interaction. Upon her demand for justice, the city finally gave a response to the suit but don’t hold your breath, it’s quite underwhelming.
Updated as of 4/5/2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET
In five seasons in the role of Gina on the hit 1990s FOX comedy series “Martin,” and five seasons as Jay Kyle on the 2000s comedy “My Wife and Kids,” Tisha Campbell will forever be a part of Black culture. So you can imagine how shocked (and probably a little ashamed) she was when she gave her sons, 23-year-old Xen…
After spending decades in Hollywood, legendary actor Samuel L. Jackson has made a name for himself on the big screen and, surprisingly, in the real estate market as well.
A small Black boy is going viral on TikTok for being the “most beautiful in the world.” So beautiful in fact, that many people think he’s not even real, but a product of AI generation. But he is in fact very real.
President Obama calls out what we already know: double standards are inevitable, even on the presidential level. It’s clear that when Black leaders lead boldly, they’re labeled dangerous; when white leaders sow chaos, it’s business as usual. If you are Black, you know there are unforeseen rules governing decisions,…
Is there really any woman that can withstand the extreme sex appeal of Usher? While the answer may be debatable, there’s one woman who recently gave in to all the singer’s sensual aura during a concert in London and the internet can’t get over the steamy moment!
No way, mayne. Terrence Howard has a thing or two... or three, or four to say about the dark side of Hollywood and folks are in an uproar. The 56-year-old appeared on the “PBD Podcast” in an interview published Friday, April 3. During his sit down with host Patrick Bet-David, Howard spoke out about famous men who lost…
A Texas teenager who has spent most of his life in the foster care system is using a delicious hobby to help him cope as he waits to find a forever family he can call his own. Born in California, 14-year-old Enoch was placed in the foster care system at age 3. At age 5, he was adopted by a family who moved Enoch to…
Even in his 63 years of life, there are members of Laurence Fishburne’s family that the veteran actor hasn’t met. At least, until now.
The power of social media is strong. Even though a Black Georgia college student received a solid amount of money in a scholarship from Chick-fil-A, many people noticed it was less than other recipients. Instead of complaining, folks got proactive and came to her support. - Noah A. McGee Read More
As rumors continue to swirl about the marriage status between Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, their latest move isn’t doing well to quell all the negativity. But it might make the next homeowner very happy.
Kanye West is continuing to make waves on social media thanks to his recent and wide-ranging interview with DJ Akademiks. But now it looks like his ex-wife Kim Kardashian has gotten caught up in the madness. - Shanelle Genai Read More
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A Connecticut dance mom is furious by how her biracial daughter was treated by a coach at a dance competition. And as she shares her frustration with the teacher and the studio on social media, a now-viral video of the exchange has thousands of other people just as heated. - Angela Johnson Read More
In his latest attempt to rid the country of diversity, equity, and inclusion— and as many Americans believe, even strip away Black history— President Donald Trump announced plans to target federal funding for the Smithsonian, forcing folks to question why he’s taken an interest in the National Museum of African…
After a routine traffic stop took a shocking turn, one Michigan police officer has been exposed for alleged use of excessive force on multiple occasions. Lt. Matthew Furman is now facing a civil lawsuit over a July incident, but this isn’t the first time his policing has been called into question. - Phenix S Halley Rea…
Stevie Wonder lost his sight shortly after birth when he was born six weeks prematurely in May 1950 with retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disorder caused by abnormal blood vessels throughout the retina. “Receiving too much oxygen in the incubator likely worsened the condition for the tiny baby, leaving [Wonder]…
Onijah Robinson, better known as the “Queen of Pakistan,” is back in the States after being out of the country for nearly six months. Now, she’s the talk of social media, as she settles back into life as a New Yorker.
You’d be quick to think once you make it big, all your financial stresses go away... but nope! In fact, these celebrities prove there’s quite a bit of truth in what the late Notorious B.I.G said: “Mo Money Mo Problems.”
Lizzo is in some hot water after making comments about a certain pop star, but does she have a point? That’s what the internet is currently debating as a clip from the singer’s latest appearance on a podcast goes viral online.
Missy Elliott has always done her own thing. So, if any artist deserves an official day, it’s her. Indeed, two years ago, Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized October 17 as Missy […]
The post The Innate Style Prowess Of Missy Elliott And Why It Matters appeared first on Essence.
I’ve found the meaning of radical care in reflections of my maternal line and their strange relationship to the water. I called my maternal grandmother—a Cancer—a few weeks before Christmas. […]
The post A Look at Radical Self-Care appeared first on Essence.
Back when I was in college business casual was a way of dressing I grew accustomed to. The connotations associated with this method of style also suggest wearing office-appropriate pieces. […]
The post 4 Business Casual Outfit Ideas appeared first on Essence.
When it comes to aging like fine wine, Pharrell Williams is truly in a league of his own. For decades, the multi-hyphenate mogul has delivered futuristic beats, boundary-breaking fashion, and—let’s […]
The post 17 Times Pharrell Changed The Beauty & Grooming Game appeared first on Essence.
From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
The post WATCH | Lex Scott Davis On Preparing For Her Role In ‘Suits LA’ appeared first on Essence.
From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
The post WATCH | What Excites Lex Scott Davis The Most About ‘Suits LA’ appeared first on Essence.
From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
The post WATCH | Lex Scott Davis Shares Why She Transitioned From Dance To Acting appeared first on Essence.
From her dance roots to leading roles, the actress shares how discipline, purpose, and community shape everything she does.
The post WATCH | Lex Scott Davis On Opening Own Creative Studio appeared first on Essence.
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