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

As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women.

Lauryn Hill performed in the wee hours at the Caesars Superdome during the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture.

Disney hosted a special Princess Tiana-themed brunch experience at Dooky Chase’s restaurant during the 2025 Essence Festival ...

This is the second story in our series chronicling the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. On the first night of Essence ...

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

New Essence Festival leaders hope 2025 curations, multi-artist, themed showcases in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome over the ...

Many of the culinary stations at Essence are New Orleans based, but there are plenty of Black-owned spots to visit around ...

According to Kelly Shultz, Vice President of Communications with New Orleans & Co., there are 26,000 hotel rooms within a ...

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

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

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 […] ...