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CONTENTS Style 15 | THROWING SHADE Futuristic sunglasses 20 | TRENDS We harken back 34 years for fresh inspiration that’s white-hot 22 | STREET STYLE It girl and brand consultant Marjon Carlos is a proponent of self-expression in wardrobes and writing 24 | DESIGNER TO WATCH We peeled away the layers of mystery from Whitney Mero and her whimsical Onion dress collection 28 Danielle Brooks came to slay in 26 | DOPE STUFF ON MY DESK television, theater On Mother’s Day (and and fashion. beyond), maintain your chicness during mommy and mini-me time 53 | ALL TIED UP How to be a Money&Power Beauty&Hair wrap queen 77 | SEXUAL HARASSMENT ON 35 | BEST IN BLACK BEAUTY THE JOB A realistic primer 2018 This year’s selection Scene on how to handle unwelcome of the creams, lipsticks, 61 | POETIC JUSTICE Survivor’s and unlawful behavior in foundations, scrubs, tools, Remorse alum Erica Ash the workplace influencers and more that courts a new prime-time landed in the winner’s leading role 82 | YOUNG PHENOM circle in our annual ode to After teaming up with a beauty excellence 62 | ENTERTAINMENT The partner, millennial brand fellas of Dear White People coach Meagan Ward 44 | GOTTA HAVE IT Essential drop knowledge, plus the decided to make room for illuminators and highlighters latest from power couple other women in business that will accent your radiance Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil on love Love&Life 46 | THE COMPACT What’s new! 115 | UNLEASH YOUR 64 | SPRING FESTIVAL GUIDE GREATNESS In honor of BRAND. OF COURTESY PARHAM; YACHIN TOP: FROM A roundup of events to tide our anniversary, we counted you over until Essence Fest 48 ways to bring you closer to good health and wellness 66 | PATRIK’S PICKS Five reads 35 by and about brave hearts 120 | FOOD Let culinary delights Lashes will be tops with this and souls and your palate be your trip Best in Black adviser for your next vacation Beauty awardee. 68 | BOOKS Editor-at-Large Mikki Taylor returns with In Every Issue more motivational words 10 |Let’sTalk 12 |What’s on Your Mind Issues 122 | Where to Buy 71 | TEN THINGS WE’RE 126 |Horoscope TALKING ABOUT 128 | Crossword Puzzle 8 ESSENCE.COM MAY 2018 * LET’S TALK : A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ESSENCE 2018 sta not pictured ESSENCE staf, photographed January 8, 2018 PRIDE AND JOY ESSENC SUBJECTS (13); KARL OF FERGUSON, JR.; COURTESY LEFT: TOP FROM CLOCKWISE orty-eight years ago, four Black men launched a publication for Black women, to celebrate, uplift and affirm us. With the small but F mighty crew (pictured at right), they collectively went on to build a brandthatvaluescommunity,inspiration,creativityandjournalisticexcellence. I keep this photograph in my office as a constant reminder of the shoulders on which we stand as well as the responsibility we all have to continue to build on their legacy. Fast-forward to 2018, and we are now once again 100 percent Black-owned, led by our CEO, Richelieu Dennis, who is seated in the second row above with the rest of the ESSENCE team. We took this photo the very day it was announced that we were under new ownership and that our female leadership team would have an equity stake in taking us all on this new journey. If there’s one thing that has been consistent over these years, it is the passion with which our team approaches the work we do, and for the audience we serve. ESSENCE staf in 1970 As we move into this next exciting phase, rest assured we will be putting your needs and wants first. Now more than ever, we would like you to know how much we appreciate you. We also hope you’ll encourage others to support us with subscrip- tions, clicks, follows and likes, and attend our live events, such as our upcoming Essence Festival. We hope to see you all in New Orleans over the July 5–8 weekend, where our pride and joy in serving you will be on full display. Stay in touch, LOOK FOR THESE ICONS TO ARCHIVES.E Twitter: @Vanessa_KDeLuca DISCOVER DIGITAL CONTENT: VANESSA K. DE LUCA Instagram: @vanessa_kdeluca ESSENCE.COM VIDEO Editor-in-Chief E-mail: [email protected] 10 ESSENCE.COM MAY 2018 WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU! KEEP SENDING US YOUR FEEDBACK ON ALL THINGS ESSENCE VIA FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST, TWITTER, E-MAIL, A LETTER IN THE MAIL OR ESSENCE.COM SOCIAL MEDIA’S TAKE ON OUR MARCH ISSUE: ALL SUPERHEROES MATTER We love everything Black Panther, but the cover featuring the ladies of Wakanda had you spell- “Kudos on profiling bound the most, according to our Twitter poll. @NafessaWilliams and @chinamcclain [‘Wonder Women’]. They are so dope on the show Black Lightning. As a guy with a CHADWICK daughter, I really like that there are “I wish your cover BOSEMAN beginning to be more realistic and positive story ‘Watch SOLO 9% roles for young Black women to identify the Throne’ had COVER with on-screen.” —@J_Life2020 been longer. Then the issue would have been a must-read. The THE MEN copy needs to be OF BLACK as desirable as PANTHER 9% “Such a great article on @chefahki the cover art.” COVER [‘Eat Your Way Healthy’]. I originally —@suggswriter learned about electric foods from the late Dr. Sebi. My 96-year-old grandmother is no longer diabetic because we eat better. THE WOMEN OF BLACK Thanks for sharing.” —@deniseatpeace PANTHER COVER 82% HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU We picked three favorites from the posts you shared on Instagram using JOIN US! INSTAGRAM, FROM LEFT: BRI COSTELLO PHOTOGRAPHY; @STAY_SNATCH our hashtags #ESSENCEStyle, #ESSENCEEats and #ESSENCETravels Share your habits and thoughts on CONTRIBUTORS, FROM LEFT: SHAY-LA ROMNEY; SEAN HEMMERLE; COURTESY OF S events, culture, style and new products.