The quest to tackle racial disparities has long been hindered by the way data is collected. For years, different racial groups have been lumped together, making it tough to spot and address specific issues within these communities. Recently, there's been a push to break down these groups into smaller, more precise categories. However, putting this into practice has b...

Did you know that the way women experience pain relief during childbirth can be different based on their race? A recent study looked into how often black and white women needed extra pain meds while using labor epidurals. The study found that black women might be getting these extra meds more often or waiting longer to get their epidurals replaced. This could make th...

Meet Joe, a Black soldier who served in World War II. He fought bravely in the Pacific, but when he returned home, the rewards of war weren't for him. The GI Bill, a program designed to help veterans get education and housing, was mostly off-limits for Black soldiers like Joe. This wasn't a secret, it was the law of the land. Imagine trying to go to college or buy a...

Pinky Cole, a successful vegan food entrepreneur, woke up feeling drained after the presidential election results. She had built her business from scratch in just a few years, but today, she felt emotionally exhausted. "I'm sad, " she shared with ESSENCE. This election, she said, affected her differently than before because now she's a business owner. Many other Bla...