Coca-Cola's 30-year partnership with the Essence Festival of Culture is a prime example of cultural marketing that ...

We spoke to the Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Juvia's Place, who opened up about the brand's activation at Essence Festival, their coveted "Golden Boxes" and embracing customer feedback.

ESSENCE Film Festival honored Black filmmakers across genres with standout projects exploring race, justice, tech, mental health, and more.

Criticism of Essence’s annual culture festival in New Orleans reached a fever pitch once the event wrapped; Essence and its owner have responded.

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® will take place July 4-7. For more information and updates on the festival, visit our website and follow us on social media @ESSENCEFest ...

Essence Festival has served as a celebration of Black culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship for over 30 years. However, for 2025, the event sparked more critical conversations-both online and in ...

To celebrate the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, H&M hosted influencers, industry executives, and fashion tastemakers at their New Orleans store.

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

Inspired by the beloved Princess Tiana and rooted in the heart and soul of New Orleans, the interactive exhibit will take ...

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

The Essence Festival was given a lot of comparisons to dumpster fires this year, and there's a surprising reason why.

Lauryn Hill’s Essence Festival Stage Moment Was Soulful, Intimate & Inspiring Despite the delay, Lauryn Hill showed up and showed out, reminding Essence Festival attendees why she remains an icon.