Another Essence Fest is in the books for New Orleans, complete with a few surprises and a little drama. Why it matters: The ...

Fans who stuck around for Hill’s performance got a treat. A robust band of more than 10 members played as Black history ...

Despite the delay, Hill put on an electric performance for the crowd. She wore a blue polka dot full-length dress with a gele ...

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

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

Celebrate 55 years of ESSENCE at the 2025 Festival of Culture in New Orleans with performances, cultural tributes, and experiences.

Fans at ESSENCE Festival got exclusive previews of Tyler Perry’s next chapter with Netflix—including drama, romance, and of ...

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.

EFOC weekend is non-stop. Here’s where to cool down, stretch out, hydrate, and take a much-needed beat in the Big Easy.

ESSENCE Fest 2018: Crowds Convene In New Orleans For The Country’s Largest Celebration Of Black Women & Black Culture By Rachaell Davis · Updated December 6, 2020 It’s finally here.

By now, you’ve probably already booked your rooms. Anyone who has ever planned to come down to New Orleans for ESSENCE Festival of Culture knows that the sooner you book a room, the better off ...