Essence Festival draws fire for keeping Target as sponsor amid DEI rollbacks, sparking boycotts and tough questions from the ...

A Movement, Not a Moment *Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina and fifty-five years after the founding of Essence magazine, the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture—presented by Coca-Cola—marked its 31st ...

Discover why Essence Fest remains a powerful force in Black culture, showcasing lively energy and community spirit.

Mental-health professionals from the U.S. were in Israel to learn about how the country addresses trauma — and then the war ...

Susan L. Taylor’s return to the spotlight marks an important moment for legacy Black media and what it means for the future ...

It’s time to start being more mindful and intentional about what we’re putting in our bodies.  As more Black people seek ...

The organizers of Essence Festival have defended Lauryn Hill after her headline show was so delayed she ended up performing ...

Essence Magazine launched the Essence Festival of Culture in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication. Last ...

Christians on Mission’s John-Travis Smith discusses how his nonprofit organization is mobilizing to assist in the Texas flood ...

The festival officially started with a news conference at the convention center. WDSU's Reporter Shay O'Connor emceed the event. Mayor LaToya Cantrell said, "The Essence Festival. 31 years strong. We ...