Essence Festival has deserted its longtime fans, argues Minnesota-based guest columnist Sheletta Brundig. She stopped ...

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

This year, we will complete our commitment to invest $2 billion in Black-owned businesses, more than doubling the number of ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Essence Festival draws fire for keeping Target as sponsor amid DEI rollbacks, sparking boycotts and tough questions from the ...

The Essence Festival of Culture addressed why they kept their partnership with Target alive amid boycotts of the retailer.

ESSENCE Festival hits different when you show up solo. For the second time, I did it on my own—and loved every minute of it. This year, I spent Friday and Saturday in New Orleans, soaking up the ...

Essence Festival 2025 Faces Controversy Over Target Sponsorship *The Essence Festival of Culture is known for celebrating Black excellence, music, empowerment, and entrepreneurship.

As for Essence, the festival did not disclose if they will continue their partnership past this year. RELATED CONTENT: The Lip Bar’s Target Sales Are Definitely Down, CEO Melissa Butler Confirms ...

In tiaras, cowboy boots and thrifted T-shirts, festivalgoers used style to celebrate identity, joy and community.