Nikole Hannah-Jones and Rashad Robinson warn that viral moments and representation aren’t enough to withstand civil rights rollbacks—and call for new models for lasting impact.

The reunion comes two years after Marcille filed for divorce from the lawyer, whom she shares two sons and a daughter from a previous relationship ...

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

During the Fourth of July weekend, women nationwide assembled their closest friends and family members to travel to New Orleans for the annual ESSENCE Festival of Cultural.

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 ...

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

Essence Festival in New Orleans' Superdome had issues. From scheduling to the Superlounges to the lack of a superstar, here ...

A Race Against Time premieres later this month and will help reclaim the narrative for the people who lived it 20 years ago ...

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

While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest ...

Has Essence Fest jumped the shark? Keith Spera spills the tea - Long lines, late acts, logistical logjams and more mar the image of a once-great music and culture festival ...

Essence has stepped in to make it crystal clear that no slander against Ms. Lauryn Hill will be tolerated following her ...