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.

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

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

Kandi and Riley Burruss are serving up more than just recipes—they’re dishing out legacy, one bite at a time. Food is more than just nourishment—it’s history, love, and the heart of our ...

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

Essence Festival 2025 kicks off with press conference; Leaders address lower attendance this year ...

Ethan Guo, a 19-year-old pilot and social media personality, faces legal complications after an unapproved landing in ...

The Environmental Protection Agency has placed on administrative leave 139 employees who signed a so-called "declaration of ...

Meet Kyle and Carmen Grier, the community leaders bringing new life to the town of Idlewild through youth programs, wellness ...

Essence Fest kicks off on Friday, with roughly 500,000 people attending the event in New Orleans. It generates around $1 ...

Among these many essential spaces that exude the Crescent City's zeal are the Black-owned coffee shops New Orleans has to ...