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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...