Essence Fest Leads a Summer of Events for Black Entrepreneurs Galvanized by Economic Uncertainty

Essence Festival's themed, multi-artist 'curations' are aimed at old and new fans alike

For the Essence Festival of Culture’s producers, social media criticism is part of the job — and not necessarily a bad thing.

Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty

Essence Fest kicks off on Friday, with roughly 500,000 people attending the event in New Orleans. It generates around $1 billion in economic activity.

Essence’s iconic music festival is produced by a White firm

THE SOLOMON GROUP mostly white staff produces the iconic Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans   By Erick Johnson, The Chicago Crusader Maxwell. Babyface. GloRilla. The Isley Brothers. It’s time for America’s largest and hottest Black summer event: the iconic Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans.   During its 30-year history, the … Continued

Jermaine Dupri honoring Quincy Jones at Essence Festival: See list of performers

Jermaine Dupri told USA TODAY that he plans to execute the "tribute of all tributes" at Essence Fest in New Orleans on July 6.

Master P will give his final performance at Essence Fest this weekend