N EW ORLEANS (WVUE) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke at the Essence Festival on Saturday (July 5), delivering a hopeful and heartfelt message to a packed audience.

Lauryn Hill closed out 2025 Essence Fest with a powerful set at nearly 4 a.m., but most of the crowd had already left after a ...

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

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

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National Urban League President Marc H. Morial attended the celebration, continuing his organization’s commitment to ...

Friday evening’s concert series delivered unforgettable performances, proving why this event remains a staple in Black music.

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 ...

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

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

The Rev. Al Sharpton and several U.S. representatives, including New Orleans' Troy Carter and Texas' Jasmine Crockett, voiced ...

Essence Festival set drew backlash online, though insiders say the real issue was poor planning by event organizers.