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  • KiKi Layne and Jenifer Lewis. Black woman with black dredlocs in blue top and white pants in front of dark red curtain and white text spelling "ESSENCE"; Black woman with black afro in blue jacket in front of red curtain and white text spelling "ESSENCE"

    Essence Honors Black Women in Hollywood

    Regina Hall, KiKi Layne, Jenifer Lewis and Amandla Stenberg each have their own cover.

    Sameer Rao Jan 15, 2019 11:27AM EST
    Jenifer Lewis. Brown woman wearing red shirt and red, white and green scarf on head and hoop earrings

    Watch Jenifer Lewis' Viral Video About Flint

    “Flint ain’t fixed!”

    Kenrya Rankin Jul 5, 2018 10:56AM EDT
    Black woman with black and brown afro in blue dress with blue jewelery in front of golden wall with black text

    LISTEN: Celebrate Juneteenth With Jenifer Lewis

    On the 153rd anniversary of Juneteenth, the “Black-ish” actress discusses the importance of learning the full scope of American history.

    Sameer Rao Jun 19, 2018 4:56PM EDT
    Black woman with black glasses and purple vest against brown cement background

    Jenifer Lewis' Singing Better Make You 'Get Your A** Out and Vote'

    The actress and singer riffed on her popular “In These Streets” videos to encourage people to vote today.

    Sameer Rao Nov 8, 2016 10:14AM EST

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