Dawn Richard breaks boundaries with Quiet in a World Full of Noise, blending genres and Afrofuturist style.

Meet 'Queen Tahj' Williams: The First Black Woman To Create The Logo And Theme Art For Super Bowl LIX The New Orleans artist's intricate beadwork honors centuries of Black Masking tradition while ...

After decades of hits, highs and lows in hip hop, the iconic rapper says everything has changed. Why he's ready to move on after a final bow at Essence Fest on July 6 ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Essence Fest kicks off in a couple of days, but organizers say ticket sales are down this year. Despite that, New Orleans businesses are preparing for a big economic impact.

Black joy, artistry, and resilience are woven deeply into the fabric of New Orleans. Our beautiful people, our rich history, and our deeply personal stories of both pain and progression […] ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Mia X says she will not be taking the stage during Master P’s final performance at Essence Festival. In a series of Instagram story posts shared Sunday night, Mia X said she ...

Tracee Ellis Ross served hair cocktails to her old co-stars in her first-ever Pattern Beauty commercial.

Entrepreneur, media maven and reality television star Yandy Smith is a woman about her business, so who better to speak to the remarkable networking experience that is ESSENCE Festival?!

ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Get Ready With Ciara Miller For The Summer House Reunion The reality TV star walks us through her pre-reunion beauty routine which includes spray tans, knotless braids, and a ...

Greg Hansen's Notebook: The University of Arizona's iconic cactus and sunset logo is returning to the McKale Center floor. Here's how the design came about in the late 1970s.

This Chef Says Veganism Helped Heal Her Anxiety & Eczema In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Bethany Morrison opens up about the diet that helped her reclaim control over her life.