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 ...

The Queen Diva brought the bounce, the crowd brought the hype, and NOLA’s top mixologists brought the rum.

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Lauryn Hill was among the performers at this year’s Essence Festival on July 4, 2025. However, the musician is facing heavy ...

The 24-year-old gymnast was last seen in action at the 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championships, where she helped lead the UCLA ...