Our forever first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Essence Festival for the first time as a headliner. Fresh off the heels of the release of her memoir “Becoming Michelle,” Mrs. Obama will take place …
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Essence’s Richelieu Dennis & Queen Latifah Announce Collaboration For Black Creatives: What Does This Mean For Black Businesses?
Let’s get creative. The Venture CEO of one of the most popular black-owned magazines just announced a collaboration designed to help black creatives. Richelieu Dennis, founder of Shea Moisture, …
Essence Festival Has Just Announced Its 2018 Lineup!
The 2018 Essence Festival has just announced its first round of performers who will be hitting the stage during the weekend. Taking place July 5-8 in New Orleans, Essence FEST will be headlined by ico…
Essence Is, Once Again, A Fully Black Owned Magazine ?
For the first time in nearly two decades, Essence Magazine is once again a fully black-owned publication. The 48-year-old multiplatform brand that owns Essence magazine and the annual Festival, was so…
Time Inc. Is Planning To Sell Majority Stake in Essence
After 12 years of seizing control of Essence Communications Partners, Time Inc. is now planning to sell its majority stake in the company by the end of this year, according to the Wall Street Journal.…
John Legend Announces ‘Darkness and Light’ North American Tour
It’s Official! John Legend will be spending his 2017 summer on the road. The “All of Me” singer announced his upcoming tour Monday, February 6th. Joining him on the “Darkness and Light” No…
Mary J Blige, Solange Knowles, and Chaka Khan Headline the 2017 Essence Festival in New Orleans!
Essence has announced the initial lineup for the 2017 Essence Festival Concert Series in New Orleans featuring headliners Diana Ross and Mary J. Blige. The 23rd annual event will take place June 30-Ju…
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