INTEREST in the occult is perennial and widespread; but the appeal of the witch is especially strong to all those who cherish their little superstitions but do not take them too seriously.

It’s Halloween and ESSENCE is taking a look at the OG Black Girl Magic during the Salem witch trials. We’re going to kick off the holiday with a little fact vs. fiction Fact: One of the first ...

There are many people who adamantly believe in black magic like curses, hexes, witchcraft, evil eyes, and psychic attacks. These types of negative energy are meant to harm another person and are ...

“This is when the idea came along that the witches had sold their souls to the devil, were dancing and having sex with him. People believed that the devil was real and working black magic ...

feature any stereotypical witch imagery – there are no broomsticks or pointed black hats to be found. Rather, the artworks allude to the presence of, and need for, magic in different aspects of ...