The stage became a sanctuary for truth-telling and storytelling during the “Songs in the Key of Life: Navigating Identity and Dreams in Modern Fiction” panel at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in ...

At Essence Festival’s Global Black Economic Forum, Braxton joined Dr. Contessa and Raheem DeVaughn to speak candidly about HIV prevention, breast health, and taking control of your body.

Criticism of Essence’s annual culture festival in New Orleans reached a fever pitch once the event wrapped; Essence and its owner have responded.

with golden edges that shimmered with every step, Katrina Kaif looks like a vision. Her blouse – a halter-neck beauty covered ...