Growing up in the small town of Delaware City, one of the first lessons I learned, playing in front of our house, was: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” ...

Essence’s May 2017 issue includes its first-ever “Woke 100” list.The cover will spotlight 12 activist women in particular, with the full 100 list inside. On the cover are Shonda Rhimes, Joy ...