The couple excitedly announces to ESSENCE that they are having their first child together and couldn’t be happier.

Essence Fest 2025 saw a decline in bookings, which industry experts attribute to broader macroeconomic challenges beyond New Orleans.

A beauty writer tests the signature Silver Mirror Facial Bar treatment to target his hyperpigmentation. But, did it work?

ESSENCE Editor Victoria Uwumarogie explores Martha’s Vineyard for a soulful retreat powered by smartwater® Alkaline with Antioxidant.

The Essence of the Crown exhibition centers around the impact hair has on the African American culture.

Essence Festival weekend saw a slump in hotel and short-term rental bookings The visitor numbers were down from last year's bumper 30th anniversary Essence Fest. But it may also be an indication ...

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While meeting with families in flood-ravaged Texas, first lady Melania Trump received a bracelet in honor of the girls who lost their lives at Camp Mystic.

The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to calls for growth.

Richelieu Dennis, executive chairman of Sundial Media Group, which owns Essence, spoke about the mounting criticism of the decades-old festival.

Amid widespread online scrutiny following the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, Essence Ventures CEO Caroline Wanga is entering the chat.

Emmai Alaquiva's The Ebony Canal was honored after its win at the 2025 ESSENCE Film Festival with a panel discussion.