Essence Festival is celebrating 31 years of culture and excellence in New Orleans, featuring over 200 vendors.

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

Southern University's Human Jukebox marching band will perform at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture on Friday, July 5, as part ...

With the GOP’s “big, beautiful bill” headed to President Trump’s desk for signature Friday, wealthy Americans are poised to ...

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

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

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

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

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

As one chapter closes, New London Mayor Michael Passero says a new and exciting one is beginning. “We're going to fulfill ...

With tens of thousands of visitors arriving, both locals and tourists can expect congestion throughout the city.

Alabama A&M University women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton joins Essence Festival for BeautyCon panel discussion.