Clarence O. Smith, one of the four pioneering founders who launched ESSENCE Magazine in May 1970, passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 92. A passionate strategist, a masterful ...

New Orleans shines as the focus of Essence Magazine's May, June issue marking 20 years since Hurricane Katrina. The covers of the magazine serve as a heartfelt love letter to the Crescent City ...

Established in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence Magazine, Essence Festival is the largest African-American culture and music event in the United States. BUY NOW: Get tickets for ...

Essence Festival of Culture represents a 32-year legacy of Black empowerment, economic impact, and cultural affirmation that continues to transform lives and communities. For more than three ...

“That’s why it’s so important for us to be on social media—we need to be accessible.” This story originally appeared in the March/April 2025 issue of ESSENCE magazine.

and Essence Atkins together first? During the series finale, which aired on Monday, April 29, Poppa (Wayans Sr.) realized he has feelings for Ivy (Atkins) and was determined to tell her how he felt.

You know we love a surprise.” “This year, we're celebrating 55 years of ESSENCE Magazine. From the page to the stage, ESSENCE Fest is the place that brings our mission and stories to life.” ...