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

Morial Convention Center in New Orleans during ESSENCE Fest 2025. Ward, like many Black women, had to confront the difficulty of giving herself permission to be human—and to ask for help. Her journey ...

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

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 ...

Food critic Keith Lee gets candid at ESSENCE Fest about fatherhood, faith, mental health, and why New Orleans holds a special ...

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

For the second night of the Caesars Superdome performances, celebrities including Jill Scott and Erykah Badu showcased their ...

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

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

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

She showcased her taut arms and toned legs while singing her hits in front of enthusiastic fans in the Superlounge. The body ...