Columnist Will Sutton answers the question he keeps getting asked since Essence Fest: "What do you think should be done?" ...

Columnist Will Sutton answers the question he keeps getting asked since Essence Fest: "What do you think should be done?" ...

Columnist Will Sutton has a few ideas about how the Essence Festival and Black New Orleans should move forward. " With my ...

Can cultural brands protect their artists without losing the consumer trust that drives their $346M economic impact?

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

As a child, columnist Will Sutton thought he was getting a good dose of Black culture, news and information as he was growing ...

Lauryn Hill performed in the wee hours at the Caesars Superdome during the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture.

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 ...

As the Essence Festival of Culture continues to evolve, it continues to be an uplifting space for Black women.

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

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