This is the largest transfer of wealth from poor, working, and middle-class Americans to billionaires in American history," ...

Lauryn Hill closed the 2025 Essence Fest's first night at 3:30 a.m. inside a nearly empty Superdome in New Orleans ...

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

GloRilla performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 04: Singer Lauryn Hill performs on Night 1 during the 2025 Essence Festival Of Culture at ...

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

Essence Festival 2025 kicked off with standout street style looks that turned New Orleans into a fashion runway. From floral ...

At Hollywood House, Noel Braham, Shavone Charles, and Mara Brock Akil discussed A.I.'s impact on film and why Black creatives ...

From hot flashes to vaginal dryness, no topic was off-limits.

Leaders from the worlds of tech, fashion and civil rights say economic equity is possible—but only if communities align, ...

Opening night at the Superdome ran late, with R&B star Lauryn Hill closing her set at 3:37 a.m. after being added to the ...

From health to hair care, the experts broke down exactly how artificial intelligence is shaping Black futures and why we can’t afford to sit this one out.