This year marked the 23rd annual festival in Dominica with international superstars showcasing a remarkable celebration of Creole music and culture. Here's what we loved most about it.

LAFAYETTE, La. — The 23rd annual Creole Culture Day will take place this Sunday at Vermilionville, offering the community a chance to embrace and honor Creole heritage. The event, which runs ...

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield celebrated their love and engagement with a stunning photo shoot with Essence magazine.

During the 30th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, aka, “The party with a purpose,” the stars came out to celebrate with us, and they brought a plus-one: Their significant other ...

Many experts argue that addiction is, in essence, love gone awry: a singular passion directed destructively at a substance or activity rather than an appropriate person.

Brasserie Byronz, 515 Mouton St., Baton Rouge (Lauren Cheramie, features coordinator) Stuffed bread from Creole Lunch House. These stuffed breads are a byword in Lafayette for a reason.

Osho’s profound words remind us that true love is not about control or possession but about appreciation and reverence. When we love something—or someone—our instinct may sometimes be to ...

There are Creole tomatoes for sale, dishes with Creole tomatoes, spicy bloody marys from festival vendors and more at the annual free festival in the French Market. Performers on the festival’s ...

The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® Evening Concert Series adds even more star power to an already stacked celebration of music’s most profound icons, legends, and rising ...

Cpl. Gray has been growing her locs for about 15 years. She says it’s who she is, and that she’s not just a badge, but also a business owner, motivator, coach, and woman of purpose. Cpl. Leona Gray ...

For the herb dip (optional) ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped; ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped ; 1 to 2 serrano chilies, finely chopped (adjust for spice) ...