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Women who have persevered, broken records, and built lasting legacies will take center stage as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® has announced the first wave of performers for 2026. Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Kehlani, Latto, and Brandy & Monica are officially on the bill. This year will mark […]

ESSENCE Festival 2026 Reveals First Performers Including Cardi B, Brandy ...

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At the 2025 Essence Festival, R&B artist and activist Raheem DeVaughn took a moment to reflect on his legacy and the important work he’s doing to raise awareness about HIV in the Black community with his Gilead partnership. “It’s great to still have my name in the conversation of music, radio, […]

Raheem DeVaughn Talks Legacy, HIV Advocacy, and Partnering with Gilead ...

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As the summer heat begins to rise in New Orleans, so does the anticipation for one of the most iconic cultural celebrations in America. ESSENCE Communications has just dropped the second wave of performers for the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®. And This year’s theme? Made Like This. […]

ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Unveils Evening Concert Series Lineup: Babyface, ...

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The 30th birthday celebration of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® concluded with a spectacular day filled with sunrise-to-sunset unforgettable moments. The final day was graced by a star-studded lineup during the daytime events, featuring appearances from actress, singer, and producer Keke Palmer, voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, chart-topping Afrobeats singer and actress Tiwa Savage, comedian, […]

Janet Jackson, Victoria Monét, Maze and Frankie Beverly & More ...

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Day three of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® continued as Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a candid “Chief to Chief” conversation with ESSENCE Ventures President and CEO Caroline Wanga at the Global Black Economic Forum HQ. The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture continued its third day with an electrifying lineup […]

From Leadership Insights to Star-Studded Performances: Day Three of ESSENCE ...

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Day two of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® was a spectacular celebration from sunrise to sunset, featuring the debut of two exciting experiences: ESSENCE Hollywood House™ and Suede: Men’s Experience™ at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The day was filled with notable events, including the return of the Global Black […]

ESSENCE Festival Unveils New Experiences and Celebrates Iconic Music Moments ...

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The 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture, presented By Coca-Cola, marked its 30th anniversary with an opening day dedicated to honoring its long-time host city, New Orleans. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and ESSENCE Ventures President & CEO Caroline Wanga, joined by the executive leadership team, began the festivities with heartfelt remarks at the Press Welcome Event and Immersion, emphasizing […]

ESSENCE Festival Celebrates 30 Years with a Tribute to New ...

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“TIME II: Unfinished Business” is a gripping sequel to the Oscar-nominated documentary “TIME.” Directed by Fox Rich, this film delves into the aftermath of her husband Rob Rich’s release from a 21-year imprisonment and their ongoing fight for justice for their unjustly imprisoned nephew, Ontario, and many others caught in the […]

‘TIME II: Unfinished Business’ to Premiere at Essence Festival, Continues ...

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Essence Magazine has been holding its festival for decades, and it’s a moment of Black girl magic, our history, our culture, impact, and more. The 2020 music lineup has just been announced, and it’s beautiful. Hosted by Loni Love, and with music by D-Nice, this year’s lineup is already sparking love […]

Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars, Janelle Monáe & More will Perform ...

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After performing a great number of dance hits, Jackson broke it down with her slew of R&B records while demanding everyone’s attention with every move, lyric, and hair flip. While performing her set as Essence Festival, Janet Jackson got emotion talking about her father, his passing, and possibly passing this performance and […]

Janet Jackson Questioned Canceling Her Tour & Essence Festival Performance ...

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Chefs Justin Coleman and Kelvin Alexander of Bake’N Bacon made their return to the Essence Festival of Culture for the second year in a row, representing their Philadelphia-based brand during the Food & Wine segment. Coleman and Alexander launched Bake’N Bacon in 2019 with their first food truck, which has grown into three food trucks, along with a brick-and-mortar restaurant […]

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Breaks Down Veto of Another Reparations Study | Essence Fest 2025 Exclusive
Filled with fun, purpose, and celebration, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore graced the 2025 Essence Festival. The couple participated in the Global Black Economic Forum, joining a distinguished lineup of politicians, public officials, and artists, including Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Gov. Moore described Essence Festival weekend as […]

#EssenceFest, Action & Ownership: Gov. Wes Moore on Black Wealth, ...

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