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

While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rashad Robinson warn that viral moments and representation aren’t enough to withstand civil rights rollbacks—and call for new models for lasting impact.

During the Fourth of July weekend, women nationwide assembled their closest friends and family members to travel to New Orleans for the annual ESSENCE Festival of Cultural.

Thousands of Essence Festival visitors flew home Monday (July 7) giving generally high marks for the event. “It was a good ...

Has Essence Fest jumped the shark? Keith Spera spills the tea - Long lines, late acts, logistical logjams and more mar the image of a once-great music and culture festival ...

As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women.

Black customers say they are being directly targeted by rules in place for Carnival cruise ships. Plus, the Essence Festival is catching heat this year. Has one of the biggest parties of the summer ...

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival is shining a spotlight on fresh perspectives and groundbreaking independent storytelling, with Black filmmakers, stories, and artists taking center stage in this ...

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 06: Simone I. Smith (L) and Mary J. Blige attend the 2018 Essence Festival – Day 1 on July 6, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) ...