The 30th edition of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture nightly concert series set the tone for a stellar celebration of Black joy! True to form, our birthday celebration touched musical points across ...

During the 30th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, aka, “The party with a purpose,” the stars came out to celebrate with us, and they brought a plus-one: Their significant other.

1. It’s the best place to party with your girlfriends. The ESSENCE Festival is the biggest and longest running party ever. You get to bond with your girls, meet new people, run into old college ...

AND THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE SPECIAL BECAUSE IT MARKS THE 30TH BIRTHDAY OF THE FESTIVAL AND TRUST ME, IT’S GOING TO BE BIG. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ESSENCE IN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. THE PARTY KICKED ...

The vibrant energy of New Orleans will once again come alive as the 2024 ESSENCE Festival ... will keep the party going late into the night. Adding to the festival’s allure are performances ...

As part of its continued efforts to engage Black voters, the Democratic Party has announced its participation in the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans for a third consecutive year.

NEW ORLEANS — Essence Fest is back and better than ever for their 30th birthday celebration. Thursday, the Essence Festival of Culture ... out for their birthday party, they're also honoring ...

The second day of the Suede Men’s Experience kicked off with an amazing conversation between the ESSENCE Festival of Culture ... As a notable party promoter and major event catalyst, he ...

The 2025 Essence Festival of Culture will bring "legacy, rhythm, and resilience" to New Orleans this summer. Attendees can expect performances from major artists like rapper GloRilla, R&B ...

Here, the wife, mother and trailblazer opens up about the climate in the city of New Orleans leading up to the very first Festival, how she helped fight for the “Party with a Purpose” and why ...