Nandi Howard

Houston

VP, Content at Essence

VP, Content @essence @beautycon @afropunk @essencegu | Former EIC, @houstoniamag | 1908 💗

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Articles

The Surprising Truth About Black Love, By The Numbers

2 months ago | essence.com | Nandi Howard

Linnea Frank/Getty Images This story is featured in the January/February 2025 issue of ESSENCE. The State of Black Marriage Black love and marriage have always been cornerstones of resilience and identity in our community—but the story is constantly evolving. Whether we’re navigating societal pressures or redefining relationships, the journey is as complex as it is powerful.
How Chanel And Ruth Carter Celebrated September With Purpose | Essence

Oct 2, 2024 | essence.com | Nandi Howard

Courtesy Getty Images Chanel, renowned for its exquisite handbags and elegant apparel, is also committed to community initiatives that may surprise some. For the ninth consecutive year, Tribeca and Chanel hosted a luncheon to celebrate the Through Her Lens initiative, bringing together over 100 women from the industry to honor selected filmmakers and commemorate their partnership.
Discovering Dubai

Jun 4, 2024 | essence.com | Nandi Howard

Getting there: Fly Emirates Business Class Experience: 8 out of 10 “As luxurious as the social media videos on Emirates Business Class are, my experience measured up to the hype. The customer service, cuisine and space that I received provided a delightful flight.”—Nandi Howard Where to Stay: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach This beachside resort is a traveler’s dream, with the beautiful waters of the Arabian Gulf on one side and Dubai’s iconic cityscape on the other.
GU GOALS: Lori Harvey Partners With Naked Wardrobe

Apr 30, 2024 | girlsunited.essence.com | Nandi Howard

Lori Harvey has teamed up with Naked Wardrobe to design an exclusive collection of crop tops and sweatpants. The ultimate LA uniform, Harvey is giving you the chance to grab her cozy girl style. “For the past six months, I wanted to focus on creating items that would motivate women to be comfortable in their skin,” Harvey exclaimed through email.
Winnie Harlow Stars In New Sneaker Campaign With PUMA

Apr 30, 2024 | girlsunited.essence.com | Nandi Howard

PUMA is stepping into spring by adding a fresh extension to its Rider collection, with supermodel Winnie Harlow leading the campaign. “PUMA has become a big family to me. They have really allowed me to collaborate in meaningful ways,” Harlow told ESSENCE. Early last year, the model joined the lifestyle brand and has been a face and voice for the label. The Cruise Rider sneaker, a new design, features fresh colors and a bold, structured mockup.
WATCH : The NFL Partnered With Mitchell & Ness For A Special Barbershop Commercial

Feb 14, 2024 | essence.com | Nandi Howard

WATCH : The NFL Partnered With Mitchell & Ness For A Special Barbershop Commercial The NFL and Mitchell & Ness collaborated on a nostalgic origin story of the sportswear brand and celebrated the cultural impact for a 2024 Super Bowl Sunday commercial. The barbershop served as the staple background to showcase how music, fashion, and culture intersect within the NFL.
Partners In Prime: Jordyn & Jodie Woods

Dec 26, 2023 | girlsunited.essence.com | Nandi Howard

I think this is the strongest I’ve ever been,” says Jordyn Woods, 26, in Los Angeles on the set of her joint ESSENCE GU cover shoot with her little sister Jodie Woods, 17. “I feel more sure of myself than I have ever been. When I had that revelation, my faith strengthened, my connection with my family strengthened, and I felt like God was speaking. But to walk in God’s glory, and to be in God’s glory—you will be tested, you will be humiliated,” she adds.
Exclusive: Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins Talks Healing, Overcoming Trauma and How He Found His Purpose in Sharing His Journey

Nov 8, 2023 | essence.com | Nandi Howard

Exclusive: Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins Talks Healing, Overcoming Trauma and How He Found His Purpose in Sharing His Journey Jeezy sits with Essence Ventures Chief Content Officer God-is Rivera to discuss his journey of self-discovery, his thoughts on how we can create more safe spaces for reflection among each other, how creating his art has become therapeutic, and what he hopes his community gains from hearing the experience of his ongoing path to internal balance and healing. Fresh off the recent...
Victoria Monet Steps Into the Spotlight | Essence

Oct 26, 2023 | essence.com | Nandi Howard

By: Kerane Marcellus | Photography By: Daniel Obasi Even in labor, Victoria Monét was working. She was promoting the release of her song “F.U.C.K.”—and simultaneously planning her boyfriend’s surprise party. “I’m hooked up to all these things. I’m having contractions, but also trying to text my team,” she recalls. The reason multitasking comes so naturally is that it doesn’t feel like work to her at all.
Chief To Chief: Efficacy Of Economic Entrapment

Oct 3, 2023 | essence.com | Nandi Howard

Skip to content Western and Eastern nations are pushing fast-fashion dumping and sending unlabeled bales of used clothing—often damaged and defective—to Africa. Most of it is not usable, climate appropriate or culturally relevant.