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

Essence Festival organizers have taken responsibility for a concert that ran so far behind schedule that Lauryn Hill wound up ...

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

Concertgoers and attendees leaned on slick denim, expressive separates, bold jewelry, and even suits in New Orleans.

Three years after making history, Justice Jackson returned to the stage with reflections on faith, purpose and perseverance — ...

The Queen Diva brought the bounce, the crowd brought the hype, and NOLA’s top mixologists brought the rum.

For the second night of the Caesars Superdome performances, celebrities including Jill Scott and Erykah Badu showcased their ...

Two decades later, New Orleans’ Black leaders share lessons on displacement, policy failure and continued progess with ...

Over in New Orleans at ESSENCE’s Festival of Culture, actress and multi-hyphenate Keke Palmer was spotted wearing a stunning ...

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

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

From stuffed seafood beignets to sweet ones topped with powdered sugar, this competition was dusted in powdered sugar and ...