[jwplayer XD7kvbHZ] During a live taping of Jemele Hill’s “Unbothered” podcast hosted by Spotify during the 2019 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Kamala Harris discussed
During Essence Festival weekend in New Orleans, Spotify celebrated Black voices, female creators and thought leaders at the Spotify House of Are & Be. Held
Ava DuVernay and Zendaya served as headlining guests at AT&T’s “Dream in Black” brunch during the 2019 Essence Festival. The event took place July 7
[jwplayer 4cQH6WnC] Ari Lennox performs ‘Shea Butter Baby’ at House of BET during Essence Festival. Fans also share their thoughts on the performance.
Marachel Knight has worked her way up through the ranks at AT&T over the past two decades from a “fresh-out-of-school dreamer”, to her current role
While Essence Fest is largely known for their memorable musical performances, fashion and cultural celebrations, it also focuses on educational growth in the Black community.
HBO hit show “Insecure” hosted a “Live Wine Down” at Essence Fest this year. The popular comedy series’ creator, executive producer and star, Issa Rae,
Another Essence Festival has come and gone, refueling us with great music, food and community. There were so many amazing events, from the HBO “Insecure” party to
Simone I. Smith, the wife of LL Cool J, launched the Simone I. Smith Jewelry collection in 2011. Smith transformed her life-long affection for accessories into a thriving
Black women have always been known for expressing culture and creativity through different hairstyles. As we enter summer, there are so many exciting hair trends
Throughout this weekend, people from all over will travel to New Orleans to attend the one and only 2018 Essence Festival. The annual celebration brings
A few short days from now, thousands of Black folks eager to relax, relate and rejuvenate will flock to The Big Easy for the 2018
One entrepreneur from New Orleans saw an opening and took a chance six years ago. Today, MeMe Kelly has the most successful local pop-up shop
Girls Trip breakout superstar Tiffany Haddish has been media fodder since this summer when she starred alongside Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Regina Hall
The last day of ESSENCE Fest 2017 included appearances from the cast of “Greenleaf” and Detroit. Actors such as Lance Gross, and artists such as
Activist Tamika Mallory was recently awarded the Shine A Light Award at the BET Awards. Tamika was invited to speak at the ESSENCE Festival. She
Photo credit: Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Take a look at some of the music artists, Hollywood stars and everyday people we captured during
Four lifelong friends — Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish — travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, rekindling sisterhoods
In the many videos that have been placed on online recording police abusing a suspect, the words “stop resisting” are frequently heard from police. These words
Like to party? Well, you better act right if you are going to Louisiana for the 2017 Essence Festival. A new law enacted will now make
