http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Essence_Communications_IncFind stories, videos, and photos about Essence Communications Inc. from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:02:34 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Essence_Communications_Inc14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Essence Communications Inc. from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/11/02/black.men.colin.powell/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/11/02/black.men.colin.powell/index.html#cnnSTCTextOn the first anniversary of the historic 2008 election, retired Gen. Colin Powell, the first African-American secretary of state, talks one-on-one with CNN's Don Lemon for Essence Magazine about the most pressing issues facing black men in the age of President Obama. Don Lemon: President Barack Obama issued a national call to service. Do you think African-Americans have answered that call?Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:35:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20288843,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20288843,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnFresh off filming a new movie, the singer will perform at the Essence Music Festival on FridayFri, 03 Jul 2009 15:26:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/17/usher.divorce/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/17/usher.divorce/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrom the beginning it seemed like sentiments were against the marriage between Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster Raymond.Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:54:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20260465,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20260465,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe actress says the role of motherhood has made her feel completeSat, 21 Feb 2009 15:56:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20232556,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20232556,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnIn a new interview, the former co-host opens up about her View departure, her divorce and being “ready to love 24/7” Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:23:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/10/01/money.fears/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/10/01/money.fears/index.html#cnnSTCTextAnother index to keep an eye on in these economically turbulent times is the "anxiety index": It goes up when markets go down and people get upset and worried about their future.Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:45:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/07/essence.qanda/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/07/essence.qanda/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe September issue of Essence magazine features an interview with Sen. Barack Obama and his family inside their Chicago home.Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:19:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20211115,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20211115,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe singer says he hopes his young son will look up to himWed, 09 Jul 2008 12:46:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20186224,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20186224,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn"I am 100 percent undeniably happy," the boxing champ tells ESSENCE magazineThu, 27 Mar 2008 13:53:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20170412,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20170412,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnHer career's on a roll, but some of Tyra Banks's early ambitions have been shoved aside – such as having a baby.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:05:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20168679,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20168679,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnEddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds were married on New Year's Day on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia in front of 25 friends and family, their reps tell PEOPLE.Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:43:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20152392,00.htmlhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20152392,00.htmlUsher and his new wife, Tameka Foster, say they were taken aback by all the rumors that swirled about their relationship this summer – but in the end, it made them stronger as a couple.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:22:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20044954,00.htmlhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20044954,00.htmlLionel Richie says he doesn't know if daughter Nicole is pregnant, and he poked fun at himself for being an out-of-touch dad on Saturday by pleading, "Nicole, baby, call me!"Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:03:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/04/25/cnna.zook/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/04/25/cnna.zook/index.htmlKristal Brent Zook has probably spent more time with the family of the alleged rape victim in the Duke lacrosse case than any other reporter. The Essence magazine contributor and adjunct faculty member at Columbia University told CNN on Tuesday that the 27-year-old alleged victim's parents have seen little of her.Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:07:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2005/08/22/8270006/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2005/08/22/8270006/index.htmThe people who used to be called minorities now make up a majority of the U.S. population. And the individuals featured here could make the cut on almost any power list--so why spotlight the most i...Mon, 22 Aug 2005 04:01:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/03/hip.hop/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/03/hip.hop/index.htmlThe hip-hopping street party was in full swing, college kids talking, laughing and listening to the music.Thu, 03 Mar 2005 23:01:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/02/10/breaking.barriers/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/02/10/breaking.barriers/index.htmlShe is the fashion model of the moment.Thu, 10 Feb 2005 16:27:00 EST