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Diary of my first Essence Fest: How four days in New Orleans changed me forever
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFloating down the Mississippi River in one of New Orleans’ legendary steamboats, I felt overwhelmed...
Heading to Essence Fest? Don’t eat that restaurant gumbo. Do. Not.
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe following opinions are of a writer who makes good food, eats good food, and was reared up in New...
Essence Fest 2023 kicks off in New Orleans as ‘crown jewel of Black culture’
theGrio via AOL· 11 months agoThe celebration is striving to attract younger attendees, and each night younger artists will appear...
India.Arie comments on Janelle Monáe, Megan Thee Stallion’s Essence Fest set
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 11 months agoArie said a sexually charged portion of Monáe’s Essence Fest set is part of what should be deemed...
Exclusive: Essence Fest 2023 Has a Surprise Political Guest This Year
The Root via Yahoo News· 11 months agoEssence Fest is getting an unexpected guest this year! For the first time ever, a U.S. Treasury...
Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill to headline 2023 ESSENCE Fest
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDoug E. Fresh, Jermaine Dupri, and others are included in a hip-hop-centric lineup at this year’s...
2023 ESSENCE Fest was an iconic event that celebrated Black culture and 50 years of hip hop
Revolt via Yahoo News· 11 months agoWith memorable performances, iconic collaborations, and a celebration of hip hop’s rich history, the...
Ms. Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion to Headline 2023 Essence Festival
Billboard via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIn honor of HipHop50, ESSENCE Fest looks to have a splashy return this year in New Orleans, with Ms....
Essence Fest catches backlash for shutting down New Orleans bookstore event
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 11 months agoSeveral high-profile social media users slammed the festival for targeting the bookstore. The...
Essence Fest is back in New Orleans after two-year hiatus
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBlack culture, in all its glory, will be on display over the 4th of July holiday weekend in New...