Essence Fest 2026 celebrated Black excellence, community, and cultural power through music, panels, and unforgettable moments.
Sanaa Lathan shares her journey of rejection and self-care, inspiring others to prioritize rest and break generational cycles.
Michelle Obama to headline Essence Festival 2026, bringing her style, fashion, and her new book to the stage.
Spring events for Black communities, from wine tastings to literary festivals and wellness mixers.
ESSENCE celebrates Black excellence in entertainment with powerful covers featuring Kerry Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Chase Infiniti.
For its 55th anniversary, 'Essence' magazine is paying tribute to one of its most legendary figures—iconic journalist, mental health advocate, and former Editor-in-Chief Susan L. Taylor.
Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler spoke about their incredible brotherhood and working together on Coogler's forthcoming horror film, 'Sinners' during their 'Of The Essence' Interview.
This year’s Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards honorees included 2025 Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo, singer-actress Teyana Taylor, legendary actress Marla Gibbs, and writer-executive producer Raamla Mohamed.
Tyra Banks posed for Essence’s 'Beauty Issue' and the beauty, businesswoman and runway veteran did not miss.
Tia Mowry is ready to step into a new chapter of life, one where self-care and happiness take center stage, following her emotional and public divorce from ex-husband Cory Hardrict in 2022.
Richardson talks about her spiritual growth, self-love journey, and more in the issue.
"God always has a little bit more for you than what you ask for. So, I stay in awe,"