Emmai Alaquiva's The Ebony Canal was honored after its win at the 2025 ESSENCE Film Festival with a panel discussion.

The singer addressed the speculations after she went on stage hours later than expected at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, July 5.

Inspired by the beloved Princess Tiana and rooted in the heart and soul of New Orleans, the interactive exhibit will take visitors on an immersive journey through music, food, crafts, and community ...

Haiti’s landmark Oloffson Hotel in Port-au-Prince, a favorite haunt of writers and artists, was burned to the ground its proprietor Richard Morse said. The attack by gangs took place Saturday, July 6, ...

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

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has not announced a Senate run, leads by double digits against a Democrat who recently ran for ...

Tamara Tunie, Karla Mosley, and executive producer Sheila Ducksworth detailed 'Beyond The Gates' To BOSSIP at ESSENCE Fest.

Can cultural brands protect their artists without losing the consumer trust that drives their $346M economic impact?

Attention New Orleanians! Don't get caught in a summer slump. Last weekend was buzzing with July Fourth and Essence Fest, but ...

Patti LaBelle, Mara Brock Akil, Jasmine Crockett, and Danessa Myricks came together to be honored by the National Urban ...

Taking to social media, Essence Festival organizers, well aware of the complaints regarding Ms. Lauryn Hill’s set time, ...

David Corenswet and his wife Julia Best Warner pose together on the red carpet of the Los Angeles Premiere of Superman on ...