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Black culture has always moved the needle. Ayiko Broyard has spent her career making sure brands understand its value.

As Executive Vice President and Head of Account Management at Walton Isaacson, Ayiko has spent nearly two decades helping major brands connect with Black consumers through campaigns rooted in culture, community, and authenticity.

From her early work with Lexus to the brand's collaboration with Marvel's Black Panther, she's helped demonstrate that understanding Black audiences isn't just good marketing. It's good business.

Her career reflects the importance of having Black women behind the strategies, conversations, and decisions that shape how our culture is represented.

We were overjoyed to honor Ayiko Broyard with the Cultural Impact Award at our 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Business celebration, presented by L’Oréal Groupe.

Read more about her journey at https://t.co/HJqw0ui0As.
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Sarah Curtis Henry is making sure we're represented in the rooms where decisions are made.

With nearly two decades of experience, she now serves as General Manager of Armani Beauty and Valentino Beauty at L’Oréal Luxe USA, helping lead two globally recognized beauty brands.

Her career is a reminder that representation goes beyond the campaigns we see. It's about having a voice in the decisions that shape the industry.

We were proud to recognize Sarah Curtis Henry with the Executive of the Year Award at our 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Business celebration, presented by L’Oréal Groupe.

Read more about her journey at https://t.co/HJqw0ui0As

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Sometimes the biggest bet is on yourself.

When the two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, Tamron Hall, walked away from NBC, she wasn't just thinking about her next chapter. She was thinking about the young Black women watching and what her decision might mean for their futures.

Since then, she's built a nationally syndicated talk show, expanded into publishing, and continued to create opportunities on her own terms.

Her journey is a testament to the power of reinvention, creative independence, and knowing your worth. And it's why we were proud to honor Tamron Hall as one of our 2026 ESSENCE Black Women in Business honorees.

Read more about her journey at https://t.co/HJqw0uhsKU.

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Power Moves:Tamron Hall Bet On Herself—And Built A Career Beyond The Newsroom https://t.co/1ZQKrdSeZm

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Op-Ed: As A Black Dad, Here's How I Prioritize Reading To My Sons https://t.co/dzTuUOOclA

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At ESSENCE’s Black Women In Business Luncheon, Honorees Reflected On Building, Belonging And Making Room For What’s Next https://t.co/UhPQYBxCCE

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In Conversation: Black Love With Eric Bellinger And La'Myia Good https://t.co/828EevEH1h

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For The Fellas: Kevin Hart Partners With Shark Beauty To Launch Limited-Edition LED Face Mask https://t.co/gadBfngfhv

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Celebrate Black Joy: This Week’s Best Uplifting Moments https://t.co/pOIFQjn5sD

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LISTEN.

Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul brought Queen Bey to the 5th Quarter at TSU Homecoming against Southern University.

And this is exactly why the 5th Quarter is a show of its own!

ESSENCE pulled up to TSU Homecoming to celebrate the university’s rich legacy as it approaches 100 years of excellence, culture, and tradition.

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Best New Music This Week: Yung Miami Releases ‘Watch Dis!,’ Skepta Opens “Pandora’s Box,” Brandy Haze, And More https://t.co/TWVcy45lRT

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Cardi B Is Rolling Out Grow-Good Into Beauty Supply Stores Across NYC https://t.co/eitiSVaX30

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HBCU Love On The Yard: Meet Langston University’s Ramunda And Bowie State University’s Derrick https://t.co/q79NJHMrRR

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The Bodega Baddie takes us to the beauty supply store with @growgoodbeauty

Cardi B is making moves in haircare with Grow-Good, and she caught up with ESSENCE's Akili King in Harlem to get into the products, the inspiration behind her brand, and why beauty supply stores still matter.

Catch The ESSIE Pull Up with Cardi B on our YouTube. https://t.co/ORmPfqBnCZ

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Black-Owned Investment Firm Launches POWHER100, Celebrating Women Shaping Financial Markets https://t.co/Vue5wLigFw

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Meet Adrienne Adams, The Candidate Who Could Be New York's First Black Woman Lieutenant Governor https://t.co/xmH8BZMZtM

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Why The National Museum Of African American History And Culture Is Especially Needed Right Now https://t.co/VQFJTHWBr9

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Tabitha Brown And Kandi Burruss Set For Guest Appearances On CBS 'Beyond The Gates' https://t.co/mPR5X5LJJi

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The Girls Asked For Bubbles, And Taraji And Seven Daughters Delivered With Their New Sparkling Brut! 🥂 https://t.co/7Lt3eFDWut

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Raven Goodwin On Growing Up Hearing Comments About Her Body, And Plus-Size Women On Screen: 'We Take Our Clothes Off Too https://t.co/kqVcY1IL6W