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HR expert and founder of workplace consulting firm KW Careers, Kristina Wilson, speaks to biases Black employees with ethnic names face before they even walk through the office door. Dwight Jackson stated he applied several times to no avail at the Shinola Hotel under his name between January 2024 and...

What's In A Black Name?

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

The Olympian opened up to ESSENCE about the experience and how, thanks to Charmin, she ensures her hygiene is intact while competing in Paris. Olympian and American 400-meter champion Kendall Ellis is no stranger to the Olympics. This is her second time representing the United States. However, she previously experienced some strife in her quest to return to the Olympics this year.

Olympian Kendall Ellis Got Stuck In A Porta Potty In June. Now, She Has A Partnership With Charmin

Before playing noble defense attorney Perry Mason on the classic TV series of the same name, actor Raymond Burr enjoyed a successful career on the big screen. from the mid-1940s to the mid-1950s playing villains in noir movies.

Raymond Burr: TV's 'Perry Mason'  played villains in the movies and was secretly gay in real life

Paint The Polls Black guest Lynae Vanee discuss why it’s important to learn from young people . ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. ©2024 ESSENCE Communications...

WATCH: Why It's Important For Young People To Take The Lead

The goal of National Minority Donor Awareness Month is to raise awareness and increase donor registration in communities of color. In the movie “John Q,” Denzel Washington portrays a father who goes to extreme lengths to ensure that his son receives a lifesaving heart transplant. While this film is a work of fiction, it effectively portrays the desperation experienced by countless individuals, particularly within the Black community who are in need of an organ transplant.

Did You Know That August Is National Minority Donor Awareness Month?

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Street gangs have become a pressing concern for many parents, especially in urban areas where gang activity is prevalent. Understanding the reasons behind a child’s involvement in street gangs, recognizing the signs and knowing how to respond can be crucial in protecting and guiding children away from such dangerous influences. This article aims to provide parents with essential information and practical steps to address and prevent gang involvement.

What parents must know about children in street gangs

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The groundbreaking investment is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Greenwood Initiative, which tackles systemic underinvestment in Black institutions and communities. Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a groundbreaking $600 million gift to bolster the endowments of the nation’s four historically Black medical schools: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Additionally, seed funding will support the creation of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, a new medical school in New Orleans.

Bloomberg Donates Record $600 Million To Four HBCU Medical Schools

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New York City store owner Chris Sciacco told The New York Post about migrants stealing items from his business in Queens multiple times a week.

NYC store struggles to stay afloat with migrant thieves shoplifting up to 6 times a week: 'Barely getting by'

Gabby Thomas won the gold medal in the Women’s 200-meter Olympics race. This is the first time in 12 years Team USA has taken home the gold in this event. We caught up with the track star before her event.

WATCH: Gabby Thomas Talks Being a Role Model for Young Girls

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My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

ActressMelody Patterson, who died at only 66 in 2015, found fame as eagle-eye shootist Wrangler Jane on ABC TV's 1965-67 military-geared sitcom F Troop, which also starred Ken Berry, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker.

A Look Back at the Famed Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'F Troop' Star Melody Patterson

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In 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez in 1989. They were sentenced to life without parole—while even far more dangerous killers like Ed Kemper are assessed for release every few years. New evidence in 2024 could drastically alter where the Menendez brothers are now. Mindhunter Was Great, but It Did Its Real-Life Star a Huge Disservice



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The brothers were initially incarcerated in separate prisons because it was believed they could conspire to escape together. Lyle was eventually moved from Mule Creek State Prison to...

The Menendez Brothers Got Life Without Parole for the Murder of Their Parents—That Could All Change

The film takes a look at the additional burdens that often affect the lives of brilliant Black men with tumultuous backgrounds and bright futures. Mary J. Blige returns to the big screen this summer in Rob Peace, a drama directed by fellow Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor. Based on...

EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Mary J. Blige Commands The Screen In 'Rob Peace'

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Marisa Galloway, a mother of two girls, was shot on the Upper East Side street by her daughter’s grandmother, who then killed herself, police reported.

Grandmother Fatally Shot Mom On Upscale Manhattan Street Amid Custody Dispute: NYPD

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Model And Activist Marz Lovejoy Champions Black Women At the ‘And Still We Ride’ Award Ceremony

Engulfed with intention and full of heart, this award ceremony gave Black women who make a difference their rightful flowers. In 2020, Marz Lovejoy birthed a...

Model And Activist Marz Lovejoy Champions Black Women At the ‘And Still We Ride’ Award Ceremony

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