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

Opening night of the annual New Orleans event featured an overstuffed lineup and was beset by scheduling problems ...

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

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

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

Essence Festival ended with very late Boyz II Men, Master P sets; the show in New Orleans' Superdome concluded at 3 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Fans at ESSENCE Festival got exclusive previews of Tyler Perry’s next chapter with Netflix—including drama, romance, and of ...

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