Kimberly Wilson

6 days ago | essence.com | Kimberly Wilson

There’s just something about discovering a new fragrance that you love that makes being a scent addict feel worth it (when you smell a dud, not so much). It’s even better when you find a treasure that’s been under your nose — and #FragranceTok — all along, because you know the hype is real. That’s exactly what happened when I finally got my hands on Madison Ave by Bond No. 9. Because how have I escaped its radar for so long?

1 week ago | essence.com | Kimberly Wilson

Men lie, women lie, but numbers don’t. And the numbers ahead of the upcoming WNBA season tell a story that *we* (Black women) have anticipated —and patiently waited — for years. StubHub’s 2025 WNBA Season Preview reveals ticket sales have surged by a whopping 145% compared to last season, which means we must put some respect on the name and game of women’s basketball.

1 week ago | essence.com | Kimberly Wilson

The federal government started collecting on defaulted student loans again this Monday, ending a pandemic-era pause provided by the Biden administration, that provided temporary relief to millions of Americans drowning in educational debt. For Black women, who carry the heaviest student loan burden of any demographic, this restart has the potential to be a financial catastrophe (this is especially relatable as someone carrying more than $200K in law school loan debt).

1 week ago | essence.com | Kimberly Wilson

“I still have my first house.”This comes from the woman who’s portrayed some of TV and film’s most unforgettable characters—from Cookie Lyon to Katherine Johnson—and it’s safe to say, Taraji P. Henson has been playing the long game with her money from day one. And now, as her Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation fights to maintain mental health resources for Black communities amid widespread DEI cutbacks, that same financial foresight is proving more valuable than ever.

1 week ago | essence.com | Kimberly Wilson

When I was gifted Angel Dust by Fugazzi last month, I didn’t expect it would become one of my daily signatures (I have a rotation of scents that I can pull out for just about every occasion — the gym, to bed, and even for a night out). If you’ve been here for a while (“ESScent Of The Week” is almost a year strong, y’all), then you know, as someone with an extensive fragrance collection predominantly featuring vanilla and gourmand scents, this warm, clean, musky fragrance wasn’t my typical style.