(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 7, 2026, to honor the life and public service legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away earlier this month.
The tribute will coincide with a homegoing service in Reverend Jackson’s honor that has been scheduled for that day at the Rainbow PUSH…
Governor Ned Lamont today is urging Connecticut residents to prepare for the potential of blizzard conditions impacting the state starting on the night of Sunday, February 22, 2026, and continuing into the morning and throughout the day on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Various weather models right now are forecasting that the southern half of Connecticut may receive anywhere from between 16 to 22 inches of snow, while the northern half of the state may receive between 10 to 16 inches.…
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MINNEAPOLIS–The Office of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement following the incident at her town hall in North Minneapolis.
“During her town hall, an agitator tried to attack the Congresswoman by spraying an unknown substance with a syringe. Security and the Minneapolis Police Department quickly apprehended the individual. He is now in custody. The Congresswoman is okay. She continued with her town hall because she doesn’t let bullies win.”…
NEW BRITAIN, CT – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced the expansion of her “Casework on Your Corner” (COYC) program with a new location in New Britain. This is the fourth location to be added, with monthly events already happening in Danbury, Meriden and Simsbury. With her district office in Waterbury, COYC brings staff to various locations to assist constituents.
The first event in New Britain will be held on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, from…
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s Chris Jansing Reports, where he made clear that Democrats have called for Kristi Noem to be fired and will continue to use every avenue available to hold Donald Trump and DHS accountable for their out of control behavior.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, Chris. Thank you for having me on. Kristi Noem is a despicable, corrupt, pathological liar. We’ve seen her slander not just one but two American…
Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson has spent the past decade encouraging women to rethink what the next chapter of their lives can look like. Now, that message has reached a new […]
The post Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson’s ‘Ageless, Fearless, & Unscripted’ Champions Reinvention At Every Age appeared first on Essence.
To date, no Black astronaut has walked on nor orbited the moon. But that is set to change this spring. NASA’s upcoming mission, Artemis II, has a target date on […]
The post Victor Glover Is Set To Become The First Black Astronaut To Travel To The Moon appeared first on Essence.
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what they’ve […]
The post Meet Cliff Vmir, The Hairstylist Behind Cardi B, And More appeared first on Essence.
Willow Smith is the ultimate Gen Z cool girl. From her ever-evolving natural hairstyles to her alternative edge—complete with facial adornments and an effortlessly earthy aesthetic—she can truly pull off […]
The post Get The Look: Channel Willow Smith’s Effortlessly Cool Dior Moment For Less appeared first on Essence.
J.I.D. has had one hell of a year, already. In the aftermath of his critically-acclaimed fourth studio release God Does Like Ugly, the Atlanta rapper received two Grammy nominations at […]
The post J.I.D. Blends Hip-Hop And Childhood Nostalgia With The New Record, “Hey Tony!” appeared first on Essence.
Five years ago, Robin Washington and I started Black Women on Boards with a simple problem: we were both at capacity – serving on multiple boards, fielding opportunities – but […]
The post Corporate Boards Say They Value People And Culture. So Why Are Black Women Still Shut Out? appeared first on Essence.
K. Michelle’s beauty has long been a topic of discussion. “You know how people put bodies on you? They put surgeries on me,” she told ESSENCE back in 2022. If […]
The post K. Michelle’s Beauty Evolution appeared first on Essence.
For nearly two decades, the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon has functioned as both celebration and corrective — a space that centers Black women’s labor and leadership in an industry […]
The post ESSENCE Honors Black Women Trailblazers In Hollywood With Star-Studded Lineup appeared first on Essence.
On any given weekday, Kayla Rowe is toggling between meetings with her hand-selected “shark” team, approving new formulas, and checking the thousands of Her Fantasy Box orders leaving her fulfillment center. Her […]
The post Her Fantasy Box Founder Kayla Rowe On Community, TikTok And Faith Making Her Brand A Nine-Figure Success: ‘I Come From Nothing’ appeared first on Essence.
It seems like Black women in the workforce are under siege right now. Not only was there a forced exodus of hundreds of thousands of Black women in 2025 thanks […]
The post Losing Your Job Is One Thing. Losing Yourself Is Another. Here’s How To Pick Yourself Back Up And Move Forward appeared first on Essence.
Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson has spent the past decade encouraging women to rethink what the next chapter of their lives can look like. Now, that message has reached a new […]
The post Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson’s ‘Ageless, Fearless, & Unscripted’ Champions Reinvention At Every Age appeared first on Essence.
To date, no Black astronaut has walked on nor orbited the moon. But that is set to change this spring. NASA’s upcoming mission, Artemis II, has a target date on […]
The post Victor Glover Is Set To Become The First Black Astronaut To Travel To The Moon appeared first on Essence.
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what they’ve […]
The post Meet Cliff Vmir, The Hairstylist Behind Cardi B, And More appeared first on Essence.
Willow Smith is the ultimate Gen Z cool girl. From her ever-evolving natural hairstyles to her alternative edge—complete with facial adornments and an effortlessly earthy aesthetic—she can truly pull off […]
The post Get The Look: Channel Willow Smith’s Effortlessly Cool Dior Moment For Less appeared first on Essence.
J.I.D. has had one hell of a year, already. In the aftermath of his critically-acclaimed fourth studio release God Does Like Ugly, the Atlanta rapper received two Grammy nominations at […]
The post J.I.D. Blends Hip-Hop And Childhood Nostalgia With The New Record, “Hey Tony!” appeared first on Essence.
Five years ago, Robin Washington and I started Black Women on Boards with a simple problem: we were both at capacity – serving on multiple boards, fielding opportunities – but […]
The post Corporate Boards Say They Value People And Culture. So Why Are Black Women Still Shut Out? appeared first on Essence.
K. Michelle’s beauty has long been a topic of discussion. “You know how people put bodies on you? They put surgeries on me,” she told ESSENCE back in 2022. If […]
The post K. Michelle’s Beauty Evolution appeared first on Essence.
For nearly two decades, the Black Women in Hollywood luncheon has functioned as both celebration and corrective — a space that centers Black women’s labor and leadership in an industry […]
The post ESSENCE Honors Black Women Trailblazers In Hollywood With Star-Studded Lineup appeared first on Essence.
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