Chaka Khan took a break from her iconic 'Queen's Tour' to participate in her granddaughter's wedding as a flower girl.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

DISCLAIMER: This open letter is not from an Essence employee but from a licensed and certified international journalist who attended and covered the 31st Annual Essence Festival of Culture from July 3 ...

Essence Festival has served as a celebration of Black culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship for over 30 years. However, for 2025, the event sparked more critical conversations-both online and in ...

From insightful discussions to surprise performances, the annual festival gave attendees plenty to indulge in.