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

The exhibition launches at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in March 2026 and will stop in 12 additional cities by 2027.

KeKe Palmer and Kandi Burruss share laughs, wisdom, and unfiltered truths during a live podcast taping at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.

In this chapter of her life, reggae artist Lila Iké is embracing her feminine energy. Originally from Christiana, a small countryside town within Manchester parish in Jamaica, Lila is prepping to ...

While the executive chairman said the corporation was "listening" to all of the feedback he made sure to note that some of the public's demands were simply unreasonable.

DISCLAIMER: This open letter is not from an Essence employee but from a licensed and certified international journalist who attended and covered the 31st Annual Essence Festival of Culture from July 3 ...

Lauryn Hill is shutting down rumors that the R&B legend does not care about showing up late for her performances. The singer ...

Monsoon weekends in Mumbai don't mean staying in; they’re the perfect excuse to soak in the city's thriving cultural calendar ...

Haiti’s landmark Oloffson Hotel in Port-au-Prince, a favorite haunt of writers and artists, was burned to the ground its proprietor Richard Morse said. The attack by gangs took place Saturday, July 6, ...

The 2025 Essence Festival of Culture brought a weekend of empowerment, entertainment, music, and more! 12 News’ Kayla ...

Disney on the Yard hosts its first West Coast YardFest at Downtown Disney on July 12, featuring a new Tiana’s Joyful Celebration exhibit.

Inspired by the beloved Princess Tiana and rooted in the heart and soul of New Orleans, the interactive exhibit will take ...