ABOUT ESSENCE GU™

GU is a global digital destination for young, multicultural individuals to find the community, mentors, perspectives, tools, resources, and opportunities to support them through their life’s milestones.

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For the fith year in a row, GU Summit served as a safe space for young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth to come together and fellowship. Join us for another day filled with panels, networking, activations, and more.

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Raw Vs. Virgin Hair: Detroit Entrepreneur Jalena Renae Shares Essential Winter Heat Styling Tips

alena Renae, founder of the Amora Renae Collection, breaks down the key differences between raw and virgin hair as we… Read More

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Digestible Politics: Here's What's Happening During The Ongoing U.S. Government Shutdown

As the fifth U.S. government shutdown commenced at midnight on October 1, here are some of the top political events… Read More

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Who Owns The Beat? AI, Appropriation, And the Crisis Of Copyright In Music

Could AI-generated music lead to a reshaping of the music industry landscape that could be viewed as contributing to the… Read More

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