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Republican Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana announced Friday that he will not seek reelection, ending months of uncertainty after a new congressional map made his seat significantly Democratic.

Republican Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana announced Friday that he will not seek reelection, ending months of uncertainty after a new congressional map made his seat significantly Democratic.

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN

These Black page-turners highlight not only Black historical moments but also the change-making power of Black resilience.

Let's get lit! Here are ESSENCE's top 15 picks for books to indulge in while enjoying a margarita and getting your tan on.

June is finally here, which means longer days can be spent curled up with a good book that celebrate the vibrant voices of Black authors. This month you can dive into EBONY digital star Fawn Weaver‘s insightful look into the world of Uncle Nearest whiskey, actress Taraji P. Henson‘s children book to promote mental health, […]

This year’s offerings at the 10th annual Environmental Film Festival inspire both awe and deep concern for the state of our planet. Speaking about the festival’s origins, founder and executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society Richard Paradise says, “What drove me to do this is that the Vineyard has always been an environmentally […]

Boundaries are not barriers to keep people out; they are guidelines to protect what's important to us and to define our limits.

A study found that IRS data-driven algorithms selected Black taxpayers for auditing at up to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers.

The IRS says its taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers. And the agency is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies.