This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August 2025 issue, on stands now. When ESSENCE magazine’s inaugural issue was released in May of 1970, it stood alone in ...

The Northbrook Park District’s Party on the Green will be back in August with live music, an outdoor movie and all sorts of family entertainment, plus a great new feature: an art show focusing on the ...

We may be nearing August, but there's still plenty of summer weather to enjoy. Whether you're hanging out on the deck, by the pool, or at the beach, you've got to have some great tunes going to ...

Ready for some summertime fun? Blue Back Square is hosting its second Block Party today, July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m., according to a release. “The Blue Back Block Party is more than just an event — it’s ...

ANN ARBOR – Ann Arbor’s biggest summer event begins later this week, but townies and visitors alike took advantage of the accompanying street closures for a laid-back summer block party Tuesday ...

An irate mom says her son was uninvited to a friend’s birthday party because his attendance was confirmed after the RSVP date had passed. Sarah, a content creator and mother-of-four, shared the story ...

With Glenn D. Lowry, the longest-serving director of the Museum of Modern Art, retiring this fall after 30 years, what better way to honor him than at one of the art world’s swankiest springtime ...

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, appears to be leaning in on her rising political stardom this week, briefly sharing what appeared to be a fan-made song that referred to the Democratic firebrand as the ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Marcus Ashley Art Gallery is hosting an event showcasing local art, photography, music, and raising funds for Keep Tahoe Blue with its second annual Collector ...

Even in the chaos surrounding President Trump’s tariffs, the Democrats can’t seem to get it together. They are wandering aimlessly in the desert without a compass, clue or meaningful leadership. In ...