NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Thousands of people from all over the country lined up on Friday at the Caesars Superdome, ready to get the party started for night one of essence fest, highlighted by this ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Organizers of the Essence Festival of Culture have revealed that legendary soul group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will be recognized during this summer’s gathering with ...

From a Jazz Fest show that was years in the making to a final farewell for a beloved soul singer, here are the big musical ...

To Shannon Bingham, executive chef at the downtown Devil Moon Barbecue and its adjoining Brewery Saint X (1188 Girod St., New ...

New Orleans Saints players answers the tough questions about their teammates on Saintly Superlatives presented by Coca-Cola. Members from the legendary brass band The Soul Rebels talk about what ...

And the inaugural ESSENCE Black Women in Business Dinner was a testament to the exceptional achievements of Black women across various industries. Hosted at the Four Seasons New Orleans ...

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Global Black Economic Forum during the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans. She participated in a conversation with Essence Magazine ...

The Eliza Jane is an endearing boutique hotel in downtown New Orleans. It draws inspiration ... and its prime location keeps you near all the festival action. The Big Names If bed and breakfasts ...

NEW Orleans police’s transformation in recent years helped prevent further bloodshed in Wednesday morning’s horror terror attack, a former assistant district attorney has claimed.