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
Kelly Rowland joined #VerizonInspires ambassador Kwame in a panel discussion to speak on Verizon’s new Innovative Learning program. I must admit her interest in this
This year at the 2016 Essence Festival, I managed to fall in love with all the Ford vehicles. If I had to choose which one
This year may go down in history as the biggest Essence Festival to happen ever, simply based on all the star powered names confirmed to attend.
The Essence 2015 festival in New Orleans was a complete blast and the place was crawling with celebrities. Chef Roblé was spotted looking very stylish.
Sexy celebrities Omari Hardwick and Tank bring their mates to Seagram’s Gin day party at House of Blues Seagram’s Gin took over the House of Blues
