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

Meanwhile, hair beads are one of the most preserved hair decals in the African diaspora, connecting us to our ancestors while preserving the communal culture of braiding. Wearing her daughter’s black ...

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 ...

While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert ...

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

Lauryn Hill thanked the 2025 Essence Fest for taking responsibility for her late set time at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, ...

Free programming during the celebration in NOLA provided tools, support, and access to care for festivalgoers trying to live ...

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

The best-selling author and viral funnyman opens up about being scammed, undervalued and why betting on Black talent is non-negotiable.

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

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

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.