As a child, Will Sutton thought he was getting a good dose of Black culture, news and information as he was growing up in New ...

The Rev. Al Sharpton and several U.S. representatives, including New Orleans' Troy Carter and Texas' Jasmine Crockett, voiced ...

Lauryn Hill closed the 2025 Essence Fest's first night at 3:30 a.m. inside a nearly empty Superdome in New Orleans ...

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 04: Singer Lauryn Hill performs on Night 1 during the 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at ...

She showcased her taut arms and toned legs while singing her hits in front of enthusiastic fans in the Superlounge. The body ...

Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.

Essence Festival 2025 kicked off with standout street style looks that turned New Orleans into a fashion runway. From floral ...

From hot flashes to vaginal dryness, no topic was off-limits.

Join Kandi Burruss live for “Kandi’s Essence Fest Survival Guide” — a fun, stylish livestream packed with her top picks to ...

Opening night at the Superdome ran late, with R&B star Lauryn Hill closing her set at 3:37 a.m. after being added to the ...

Organizers said with ongoing renovations, many original Superlounge spaces were unavailable. NEW ORLEANS — Essence Festival ...