Essence Festival 2025 kicks off with press conference; Leaders address lower attendance this year The 31st annual Essence ...

Photographers take photos of Essence staff, city leaders, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, center, as they stand on ...

Essence Fest 2025 kicks off in New Orleans with music, panels, and Beauty Con bringing big crowds and high energy to downtown. At least 20 girls are missing from a summer camp in Texas after ...

From concerts to food expos, a wellness house, and film creator talks, these are the can’t-miss events happening during ...

The Essence Festival of Culture concerts are held from July 4 to July 6 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Friday: ...

Essence Festival apologizes for confusion over the new format for the Superlounge stage in New Orleans' Superdome ...

Some members of the Black business community in New Orleans say they feel shut out by Essence Fest organizers.

This year may bring a little less than in years past, though with lower hotel occupancy rates compared to last year.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the storm that led to levee failures and flooded most of New ...

The Essence Festival of Culture is behind its record 2024 levels of participation, but New Orleans tourism officials are OK ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - With Essence Festival kicking off, visitors from across the country are descending on New Orleans, ...

ABC News Linsey Davis sits down with former Essence Magazine editor-in-chief Susan L. Taylor and chief content officer Michele Ghee about this year’s Essence Fest in New Orleans.