GalaxyCon New Orleans will take place Friday, July 11, through Sunday, July 13, at the convention center with celebrity ...

This year marks 18 years that I have been a volunteer with Animal Rescue New Orleans. And for nearly 20 years, the rescue ...

Katrina New Orleans, ESSENCE Fest has become a proving ground for Black-led innovation, economic recovery, and cultural power ...

Black joy, artistry, and resilience are woven deeply into the fabric of New Orleans. Our beautiful people, our rich history, ...

Another Essence Fest is in the books for New Orleans, complete with a few surprises and a little drama. Why it matters: The nation's largest Black culture festival generates more than $300 million for ...

From first-timers to longtime fans, festival goers and vendors alike celebrate the spirit, joy, and representation at one of ...

Fans at ESSENCE Festival got exclusive previews of Tyler Perry’s next chapter with Netflix—including drama, romance, and of ...

Some members of the Black business community in New Orleans say they feel shut out by Essence Fest organizers.

Global Black Economic Forum will host a multi-day convening at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture beginning July 3 ...

Lily Collins attends Wimbledon as a special guest while Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Sofia Coppola dazzle at Le Bal d’Été ...

The festival will be held on July 3 through July 6 and will include many musical performances, including Boys II Men, Master P, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Maxwell, Babyface and more.

As several local businesses are gearing up to be vendors at this year's fest, others are calling ESSENCE out for getting the ...