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 ...

Essence Festival shows support for Lauryn Hill in a lengthy statement following her delayed 2 a.m. performance on July 5.

Sam Fine's 2025 Essence Festival Masterclass Was All About "Blonzing" The legendary makeup artist breaks down how to marry bronzer and blush on deeper skin tones.

Essence Festival organizers have come to Lauryn Hill’s defense after the singer appeared at 2:30 a.m. to perform for the event at a nearly empty stadium on July 5. The festival assumed ...

Many fans say that although turnout at the concert was lower than usual, they still had a good time. "It’s just really important that in these times we continue to support us,” said Condoll.

“I think it’s just beautiful what ESSENCE Festival weekend has expanded into,” says actor and media personality Terrence J at the SUEDE Men’s Experience.

Jordan Chiles reflects on her return to gymnastics, mental health journey, and cultural impact in a powerful conversation on the MainStage.

The 'Change Room' At The 2025 ESSENCE Festival Got Real About Black Women's Experience With Menopause From hot flashes to vaginal dryness, no topic was off-limits.

Some local business owners say Essence tends to center out-of-town businesses and vendors in its events, overlooking local businesses.

Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty Essence Fest kicks off Friday, with roughly 500,000 people attending the event in New Orleans.

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 […] ...