The hotel and short-term rentals market in New Orleans saw a slump for the Essence Festival weekend this year. Was it related ...

For 55 years, the ESSENCE brand has proudly driven meaningful impact through intentional, locally rooted activations, and ...

I vividly remember the very first National Fried Chicken Festival opening its gates in 2016 at a tiny park in New Orleans ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

The most recent edition of Essence Fest earlier this month sparked several controversies. What needs to happen for it to rate ...

ESSENCE Film Festival honored Black filmmakers across genres with standout projects exploring race, justice, tech, mental health, and more.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

From beignet battles and po’ boy showdowns to chef demos and conversations about Black food culture, the energy inside this EFOC activation was magnetic.

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

Fans at ESSENCE Festival got exclusive previews of Tyler Perry’s next chapter with Netflix—including drama, romance, and of ...

To celebrate the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, H&M hosted influencers, industry executives, and fashion tastemakers at their New Orleans store.

For the second night of the Caesars Superdome performances, celebrities including Jill Scott and Erykah Badu showcased their ...