ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

From the Superdome to the Convention Center, the stars aligned in the Crescent City for a weekend of unforgettable Black ...

Icons, surprises, and heartfelt moments turned the Caesar’s Superdome into a living tribute to Black artistry and community.

New Orleans is known for a few things, but somewhere at the top of the list is its food. Local cuisine is one of the most ...

The most recent edition of Essence Fest earlier this month sparked several controversies. What needs to happen for it to rate ...

The exhibition launches at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in March 2026 and will stop in 12 additional cities by 2027.

Lauryn Hill and Stephanie Mills are slamming the narratives surrounding their performance delays during Essence Festival.

I vividly remember the very first National Fried Chicken Festival opening its gates in 2016 at a tiny park in New Orleans ...

The stage became a sanctuary for truth-telling and storytelling during the “Songs in the Key of Life: Navigating Identity and Dreams in Modern Fiction” panel at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in ...

Columnist Will Sutton answers the question he keeps getting asked since Essence Fest: "What do you think should be done?" ...

Discover why Essence Fest remains a powerful force in Black culture, showcasing lively energy and community spirit.