The author honors the legacy of several late Essence pioneers whose contributions to Black culture remain unforgettable.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clarence Smith (R) and Ed Lewis (L) at "The 2002 Essence Awards" at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Ca. Friday, May 31, ...

On the 55th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine, the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture is even more special than the years past. And, on the first day at the Beautycon stage, cultural conversations ...

'Essence' Celebrates Susan L. Taylor In 55th Anniversary Issue ‘Essence’ Celebrates Susan L. Taylor In 55th Anniversary Issue, Honoring Her Legacy Of Leadership For its 55th anniversary, 'Essence' ...

With just a few months left in 2024, it’s safe to say that the year has been memorable for several reasons. One event of paramount importance was the annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture, which ...

This story is featured in the July/August 2025, 55th anniversary issue of ESSENCE. ESSENCE has long been attuned to what Black women want and need—especially when it comes to conversations about sex.

This weekend, Essence Magazine’s annual music festival will once again take over New Orleans. Under the banner of We are Made Like This, this year’s fest boasts GloRilla, Muni Long, and NOLA native ...

After a rough go last year, the Essence Cultural Festival is back and facing questions about its future at a time the event is most needed.

Essence was a monthly in my youth days. It became a six-times-a-year publication, then a quarterly publication. In recent years, the company published six magazines in 2022, 2023 and 2024, and four in ...

Splash Mountain will officially become themed around The Princess and the Frog in 2024. Another week, another Zendaya cover? Well actually, there are, in total, four versions of Zendaya’s ...