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

"This will be the last time l'll allow production challenges to look like the fault is mine alone, when they aren't,” the ...

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

From the Superdome to the Convention Center, the stars aligned in the Crescent City for a weekend of unforgettable Black ...

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

Titles are rented. The thing that will be my love letter to life will be the impact I had,” said Laysha Ward, author of Lead Like You Mean It and […] ...

Essence Festival of Culture is taking responsibility for Lauryn Hill's performance ending after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 ...

Lauryn Hills is off the hook as Essence takes blame for a set that wrapped after 3:30 a.m. Stephanie Mills, however, is still ...

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

Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

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

From insightful conversations about menopause and self-care to guided meditations, wellness house had everything you needed ...