Luther Vandross is forever and always family, especially at Christmas

Luther Vandross is forever and always family, especially at Christmas [You can still get these gifts in time for Christmas!]( If you are having trouble viewing this email, [click here]( [essence Newsletter] TOP STORY [For Black Folks, Luther Vandross Will Always and Forever Be Family]( Fifteen years after his death from a heart attack — following a stroke in 2003 —he is still very much a part of the soundtrack of our lives, especially at Christmas time. [SEE FULL STORY]( TOP STORY [Simone Missick On The Daily Prayer Call That Sustained Her Faith And Family]( The 'All Rise' star has seen her storyline and real-life family impacted by COVID, but on and off camera, faith gets her through. [SEE FULL STORY]( TOP STORY [It's Not Too Late! Shop These Last-Minute Gifts Before The Holidays]( We've handpicked these quickly accessible items that are guaranteed to impress everyone on your list. [SEE FULL STORY]( TOP STORY [We Found Something Perfect For Literally Everyone On Your Holiday Gift List]( Still shopping? We've got something for every person on your list, and every budget. These ESSENCE editor-approved holiday gift ideas will help you check them off your list. [SEE FULL STORY]( MORE FROM ESSENCE [Lala Anthony Is Showing Off Red Hair For Winter]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Is Most-Streamed Holiday Song Ever]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Megan Thee Stallion May Perform With Beyoncé At 2021 Grammys]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Roc Nation Partners With Random House Publishers To Tell Authentic, Black Stories]( [SEE FULL STORY]( TRENDING HEADLINES [Addressing Food Insecurity This Holiday Season]( [Nina Turner Announces Ohio Congressional Campaign]( [Rhimes makes her Netflix debut on Christmas Day with this enthralling new series centered around a member of a royal family who is struggling to come into his own.]( [‘Pose’ Star Indya Moore Launches TranSanta To Send Gifts To Transgender Youth]( [First Pfizer Vaccine Administered In NYC To Black Woman By Black Woman]( [Spotify Announces Multi-Year Podcast Partnership Deal With Meghan Markle and Prince Harry]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Get to Know the Girls]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Kierra Sheard Is Officially A Married Woman!]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Here’s What You’ll Probably Care Most About In 2021]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( [MANAGE EMAIL]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [youtube]( [SUBSCRIBE TO ESSENCE]( © 2018 Essence Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited For further communication please contact: Essence Magazine Customer Service Consumer Affairs 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice.