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India.Arie faced backlash after addressing a pair of explicit performances at Essence Fest.

This is how you live in your truth, unapologetically.

The presence and energy of several Black authors stood out in the pictures and clips from the weekend's festivities. 

Janelle Monáe recently released a 17-minute long collaborative tribute song called “Say Her Name” in honor of 61 Black women and girls, from ages 7 to 93, who’ve lost their lives due to police violence.

Songstress Janelle Monáe recently inked a global deal with Sony Music Publishing.

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have created a children’s series about civic engagement.

A new DC Comics novel will highlight Beyoncé, Serena Williams, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other influential women.

Songstress Janelle Monáe teamed up with Congresswoman Maxine Waters to distribute meals to families in need in Los Angeles.

Songstress Janelle Monáe teamed up with nonprofit organizations to distribute over 5,000 free meals to Atlanta residents in need.

Hidden Figures took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the SAG Awards on Sunday.

Beyoncé took to Facebook on Wednesday to show her support for the Women’s March on Washington.

The historical drama, Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae beat out Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to win the week’s box office with $22.8 million to Rogue One’s $22.1 million.