This is the second story in our series chronicling the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. On the first night of Essence ...

Columnist Will Sutton answers the question he keeps getting asked since Essence Fest: "What do you think should be done?" ...

Columnist Will Sutton has a few ideas about how the Essence Festival and Black New Orleans should move forward. " With my ...

In tiaras, cowboy boots and thrifted T-shirts, festivalgoers used style to celebrate identity, joy and community.

New Orleans is known for a few things, but somewhere at the top of the list is its food. Local cuisine is one of the most ...

As a child, Will Sutton thought he was getting a good dose of Black culture, news and information as he was growing up in New ...

According to Kelly Shultz, Vice President of Communications with New Orleans & Co., there are 26,000 hotel rooms within a ...

The 2025 Essence Festival of Culture brought a weekend of empowerment, entertainment, music, and more! 12 News’ Kayla ...

Essence Festival 2025 sees lower crowds in New Orleans amid rising costs, shifting vibes, and holiday travel hesitations.

Essence Festival in New Orleans celebrates Black culture, music, Disney's Tiana exhibit, Hulu's "Reasonable Doubt" and "Nat ...

Can cultural brands protect their artists without losing the consumer trust that drives their $346M economic impact?