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 ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke at the Essence Festival on Saturday (July 5), ...

Lauryn Hill closed out 2025 Essence Fest with a powerful set at nearly 4 a.m., but most of the crowd had already left after a ...

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

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

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National Urban League President Marc H. Morial attended the celebration, continuing his organization’s commitment 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 ...

As the night progressed, the legends stood front and center. The Isley Brothers, with Ronald Isley’s timeless voice and Ernie ...

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

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

Essence Festival set drew backlash online, though insiders say the real issue was poor planning by event organizers.