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A Michelle Obama children's show? Sign us up! [She's not "Gorilla Glue Girl," she's Tessica, and she deserves our empathy]( If you are having trouble viewing this email, [click here]( [essence Newsletter] TOP STORY [Michelle Obama Is Launching A Children's Show On Netflix]( 'Waffles + Mochi' is the latest project of Higher Ground Productions, Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company. [SEE FULL STORY]( TOP STORY [Actor Romany Malco Welcomes His First Child]( The "Think Like A Man" star gushed about becoming a first-time dad at the age of 52. [SEE FULL STORY]( TOP STORY [Tessica Brown Isn't The 'Gorilla Glue Girl,' She's A Black Woman Who Deserves Empathy]( Why is it so easy to dehumanize Black women when we make mistakes? If we’re honest, most sisters have storied journeys with our hair. [SEE FULL STORY]( TOP STORY [This Is Not a Love Story, This Is the Story of Love]( Tune-in on February 10th 3PM PST/6PM EST for a conversation about the complexities of love sponsored by Netflix 'Malcom & Marie.' [SEE FULL STORY]( MORE FROM ESSENCE [Ledisi, Billy Porter & More Celebs React To Mary Wilson's Passing]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Shop From The Best Black-Owned Lingerie Brands For Valentines Day]( [SEE FULL STORY]( ['The Best Man' Limited Series Is Coming To Peacock]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Celebrating Black Women: Powerful Equalizers]( [SEE FULL STORY]( TRENDING HEADLINES [ESSENCE Appoints Executive Team To Lead Company's Strategic Realignment, Innovation Focus And Community Impact]( [Rosalind Brewer’s Move To Walgreens Makes Her The Only Black Woman To Lead A Fortune 500 Company]( [Utah Charter School Reverses Position on Black History Month Curriculum]( [Mary Wilson, Founding Member Of The Supremes, Has Died At 76]( [Meet The Founders Behind These Black-Owned Skin Care And Cosmetics Brands You Love]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Deon Taylor To Direct Period Drama Based On The Original Freedom Riders]( [SEE FULL STORY]( ['T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle' Halts Production Following Sexual Abuse Allegations]( [SEE FULL STORY]( [Tarana Burke Breaks Down How Black Women Own Their Futures]( [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.