This year's ESSENCE Fest Weekend was one to remember. On July 2 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, McDonald's held an invite-only #BounceBrunch event, and we're still thinking about how lit it was.
The intro to "The May 4th Movement Starring Doodlebug" began playing and it felt like the room was holding its breath. Though this wasn't the first time Digable Planets rejoined forces after splitting in 1995, those opening horns marked the first time many were seeing them perform in years — which was easy to forget.
Will Packer Is Creating Opportunities For Young Black Men With Verizon’s Innovative Learning Program
The producer believes that a core competency in technology is essential to success in today's world. We chatted briefly with Packer at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival this weekend to talk about his involvement and why he's excited to be a part of it.
The 2016 Essence Festival kicked off on Friday with celebrities and visitors from all over flocking to the Big Easy.
Roland Martin and NewsOne Now bring you sights, sounds, and exclusive interviews from the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans. India Arie Talks New Music, Addresses…
The 2015 Essence Festival weekend is underway and festival favorite Trey Songz had a special surprise in store for his New Orleans audience during this year’s…
Vlogger Missy Lynn gives us three essential tips for an effortless day-to-night transition using styles from Walmart!
The Essence Music Festival will take a moment from all of the great music and partying to push for justice and equal treatment. Organizers for…
Don’t mess with Lil Mo, no matter if you’re living legend, or not! The “R&B Divas” star reportedly went in on Prince over an incident at Essence…
