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.

Lauryn Hill defended by festival organizers after performing at 2am to nearly-empty stadium - Essence Festival took full ...

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

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

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 ...

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

President Trump's Big Bill passes with controversial cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, sparking a political divide between ...

Mission Smile: Stars Beam for a Great Cause The star studded 2009 Smile Event raised $1.5 million to aid in free facial deformity reconstruction surgery to children and young adults worldwide. By ...