Free programming during the celebration in NOLA provided tools, support, and access to care for festivalgoers trying to live ...

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

While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert ...

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

New Orleans is known for a few things, but somewhere at the top of the list is its food. Local cuisine is one of the most ...

Lauryn Hill thanked the 2025 Essence Fest for taking responsibility for her late set time at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, ...

Essence Festival shows support for Lauryn Hill in a lengthy statement following her delayed 2 a.m. performance on July 5.

The organizers of Essence Fest don’t want you to be miseducated about Lauryn Hill.

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

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

The powerful political roundtable was a wide-ranging and candid conversation about the state of American democracy, health ...

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