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On Sunday, July 6th, the Black Excellence Brunch joined forces with the L’Oréal Group for a remarkable celebration during the Essence Festival weekend at the elegant Messina’s at the Terminal. This exclusive, invite-only affair brought together over 250 guests for an afternoon dedicated to honoring exceptional Black individuals across sports, entertainment, business, and culture. A…
As a publicist representing talent at the Essence Festival, my experience was far from that of the average attendee. While I cherish the Essence Festival for celebrating everything that makes the Black community vibrant and resilient, I also recognize that it isn’t perfect. The festival encompasses a wealth of culture, artistry, and conversation, but it…
HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE AGAINST TIME, premiering on July 27 at 8/7c on National Geographic, offers an intimate and profound exploration into the numerous impacts of the catastrophic disaster, weaving together critical moments of the crisis with the events that led to it. This groundbreaking series presents an unparalleled, emotionally raw examination of the storm’s personal,…
This year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans was poised to be a masterclass in Black celebration, bringing together a diverse array of talent and showcasing the beauty of our heritage. But instead of uniting generations through music and community, the festival was marred by production woes, leadership changes, and an unmistakable shift in…
ESSENCE is marking a milestone moment with the return of Editor-in-Chief Emerita Susan L. Taylor as the cover star of its latest special edition. The issue also brings back Taylor’s signature In the Spirit column, a feature that played a central role in shaping the publication’s legacy. The release underscores ESSENCE’s long-standing leadership in cultural…
The countdown to the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture is on, and organizers shared a closer look at what’s to come during a media preview held Wednesday at the company’s Brooklyn office. Hosted in Essence’s Dumbo headquarters, the preview offered a behind-the-scenes look at plans for this year’s event, happening July 4–6 in New Orleans….
Reflecting on the Improvements and High Spirits at Essence Festival It’s been few weeks since Essence Festival, the annual celebration of Black culture and excellence, returned in full swing this year, delivering a better experience than the previous one. While the event had its initial hiccups during media credential pick-up, the overall atmosphere of kindness…
Hype Hair Magazine, once an iconic staple in Black beauty salons, is making a triumphant comeback under the ownership of Lia Jones. As a Black woman entrepreneur and publisher, Jones is on a mission to revitalize the magazine, bringing a fresh and authentic voice to the forefront. At Essence Festival, I had the pleasure of…