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Annual cultural festival
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is the largest African-American culture and music event in the United States. The New York Times called it "an important
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2025 studio album by Mariah the Scientist
as well as appearances at the Essence Festival of Culture, Lollapalooza, All Points East, and the Global Citizen Festival, where she was introduced by
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American actress, singer and songwriter (born 1995)
Elliott, for the finale at that year's Essence Festival of Culture. In 2010, Destiny appeared in an episode of the web series The Wannabes Starring Savvy
Ryan_Destiny
American actress
Katy, Texas, and graduated from the Clark Atlanta University with Bachelor of Arts in filmmaking. Polidore made her big screen debut playing a minor role
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International organization
future of work Wealth Health Democracy Every year, the Global Black Economic Forum hosted a several-day convention at the Essence Festival of Culture. Programming
Global_Black_Economic_Forum
American film producer and writer (born 1978)
the age of 36 after suffering a heart attack. His mother, grandmother and her seven sisters formed what Franklin has called a "coalition" of strong women
DeVon_Franklin
American comedian, actor, and influencer (born 1994)
1994, in Columbia, Maryland, to Cheryl Desbordes, a worker at the Department of State, and David McLain Desbordes, a commercial pilot who previously served
Druski
American singer (born 1970)
year's Essence Festival of Culture. Watkins has worked as an actress, appearing in Hype Williams' 1998 film Belly. She also appeared in two episodes of Living
Tionne_Watkins
American business woman and marketing executive
president of marketing. Saint John joined PepsiCo as a senior marketing manager in 2005. She later led PepsiCo's foray into music festival-based marketing
Bozoma_Saint_John
American rapper (born 1999)
highlights of 2025 included performing with Lil' Kim at the BET Awards Red Carpet Live in Los Angeles and performing at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture at
Honey_Bxby
American singer, songwriter, and dancer (born 1966)
Retrieved January 30, 2022. Mitchell, Gail (March 3, 2022). "Essence Festival of Culture Makes In-Person Return With Janet Jackson, Nick Minaj, Summer
Janet_Jackson
American singer (born 1998)
tribute, curated by Missy Elliott, for the finale at that year's Essence Festival of Culture. Bailey's biggest musical influence is her mentor American singer
Chloe_Bailey
Laws enforcing racial segregation in the U.S.
antebellum period, and the figure of Jim Crow became a recognizable and enduring icon in American popular culture. In the 1840s, abolitionists used the
Jim_Crow_laws
African-American culture, also known as Black American culture or Black culture in American English, refers to the cultural expressions of African Americans
African-American_culture
American mixed martial artist (born 1996)
artist. Aside from his martial arts career, Lee is the founder of the Familee Day festival (stylized as "FamiLee"), which is planned to be held annually
Keith_Lee_(food_critic)
American actress (born 1969)
"Erika Alexander Develops Graphic Novel with Black Female Characters". Essence. October 28, 2020. Commandeur, Jordan (January 9, 2018). "Joss Whedon &
Erika_Alexander
American singer (born 1970)
speaking via a video montage, for the finale at that year's Essence Festival of Culture. Ginuwine was originally cast in the 2004 film You Got Served
Ginuwine
US magazine for Black American women
Essence (stylized in all caps) is an American monthly lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture. First published in 1970
Essence_(magazine)
American artistic gymnast (born 2001)
artistic gymnast. She was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2024 Summer Olympics, having previously been a member of the silver medal-winning team
Jordan_Chiles
American rapper (born 1970)
of basketball operations for the University of New Orleans basketball team, with his final performance being at the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture.
Master_P
American singer (born 1996)
year's Essence Festival of Culture. Normani has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Her music has primarily been described as pop and R&B, with elements of dance-pop
Normani
Concert tour by Davido
Global Business—And Is Bringing It To The Superdome For ESSENCE Festival Of Culture". Essence. Retrieved 2026-09-19. Akintayo, OpeOluwani (2025-10-18)
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1995 demonstration by African-American men in Washington, D.C.
in popular culture. March organizers were dismayed by the sweeping stereotypes they thought white America seemed to draw from the coverage of such figures
Million_Man_March
American legal academic (born 1959)
keynote speech at the Women of the World festival at the Southbank Centre in London, England, in 2016. She spoke on women of color's unique challenges in
Kimberlé_Crenshaw
American musician (born 1984)
Professor Steve Smith of The Juilliard School and Houston Grand Opera High School Voice Studio. He then attended the Berklee College of Music, serving as
Major_(American_musician)
This is a list of black National Hockey League players. Players with at least one game of NHL experience: Contents A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R
List_of_black_NHL_players
Jamaican dancehall musician (born 1973)
become the subject of outrage in the United States and Europe, leading to Banton being dropped from the line-up of the WOMAD festival as well as numerous
Buju_Banton
US black nationalist paramilitary organization
and John Jay Fitzgerald Johnson, claims leadership of the group and has stated that it is composed of "ex military shooters." Johnson served in the Virginia
Not_Fucking_Around_Coalition
2001) Flex Alexander, actor Mahershala Ali, actor Anthony Anderson, actor Essence Atkins, actress Sharif Atkins, actor Joseph Awinongya, actor & Boxer Rochelle
List of African-American actors
List_of_African-American_actors
American record producer (born 1972)
speaking via a video montage, for the finale at that year's Essence Festival of Culture. On On July 23, 2026, Timbaland's collaboration with The Game
Timbaland
American comedian, and actor (born 1978)
American adaptation of the news and entertainment panel show Have I Got News for You on CNN since September 2024. A resident of Manhattan, Wood was raised
Roy_Wood_Jr.
Guidebook for African-American roadtrippers
Digitized 1941 edition of the Green Book in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, with transcription
The_Negro_Motorist_Green_Book
American singer (born 1980)
year's Essence Festival of Culture. Monica possesses an alto vocal range, which Billboard's Erika Ramirez described as "impeccable". Elysa Gardner of the
Monica_(singer)
Nigerian-American entrepreneur
developed a large social media following. Eburu has said that African culture, including artists and rulers, served as an inspiration for her creative
Chichi_Eburu
American singer and actress (born 1979)
the finale at that year's Essence Festival of Culture. In August 2026, the singer received a star on South Africa Walk of Fame. On September 25, 2026
Mya_(singer)
American R&B singer (born 1986)
Love". Mario spoke with the FunX radio station during the Oh My! Music Festival in June 2018, announcing that the album Cosmo 17 is now re-titled Dancing
Mario_(American_singer)
American actress and singer (born 1989)
embracing her West African culture and ancestry, the EP Toro Gato on September 10, 2021, as a part of her NFT collection. A music video of her first single, "Swim
Kat_Graham
American singer-songwriter (born 1985)
tribute, where she lauded the singer during the finale at the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture. "Goodies" Ciara's debut single "Goodies" boasts the whistle
Ciara
American writer, author and educator (born 1969)
articles and essays have appeared in The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Essence, Vibe, Emerge, The Progressive, The Washington City Paper, One Magazine
Jelani_Cobb
American R&B singer (born 1973)
Maxwell And That Voice Popped Up At A Brooklyn Church For Easter". essence.com. Essence Communications, Inc. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019
Maxwell_(musician)
American politician (born 1979)
or possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. On July 4 he appeared on a panel at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans
Andrew_Gillum
American rapper (born 1971)
Essence Festival of Culture; the tribute featured performances of Aaliyah's best known songs by Mya, Chloe Bailey, Sevyn Streeter and Normani, use of
Missy_Elliott
'The Last Of Us' Lead 2023 Nominations — Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2023. "Vivica A. FOX, Omar Epps, Hill Harper, Essence Atkins
List of awards and nominations received by Keke Palmer
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Keke_Palmer
African-American abolitionist and writer (d. 1897)
African-American abolitionist and writer whose autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, is now considered
Harriet_Jacobs
American screenwriter and television producer (born 1970)
from the original on December 29, 2020. "Mara Brock Akil's Babyshower". Essence. October 29, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021. "Instagram". Monié, Karine
Mara_Brock_Akil
American singer (1979–2001)
showcased at the finale of that year's Essence Festival of Culture. Curated by Missy Elliott, the tribute included performances of Aaliyah's best known songs
Aaliyah
Ethnic and cultural group in the United States
amounts of Western European and Native American ancestry (see §Genetics). African-American culture has had a significant influence on worldwide culture, making
African_Americans
This is a list of notable African-American singers that gives their year of birth and music genres with which they are associated. Contents A B C D E F
List of African-American singers
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American singer-songwriter
Stellar Award at the age of 16. In 2021, Carr became the first gospel artist to be inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame and in 2022, she received
Jekalyn_Carr
Jamaican musician
associated by her old friends, Anthony "Sangie" Davis and Rita Marley. None of her early reggae singles from the early 1980s reached the Billboard Hot 100
Nadine_Sutherland
Theological perspective
in the world in light of the existential situation of an oppressed community, relating the forces of liberation to the essence of the Gospel, which is
Black_theology
American R&B singer
tribute, curated by Missy Elliott, for the finale at that year's Essence Festival of Culture. Sevyn Streeter cites Aaliyah as her biggest musical influence
Sevyn_Streeter
American basketball player (born 1971)
named one of the league's Top 15 Players of All Time at the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game. Swoopes has won three Olympic gold medals and is one of eleven women's
Sheryl_Swoopes
1895 proposal by Booker T. Washington
social conditions of blacks, and the tense relationship between blacks and whites in the post-Reconstruction South. The essence of the Compromise was
Atlanta_Compromise
1917 African American protest in New York City
236. Berger, Sally (2018). "Bill Morrison: The Art of the Archive" (PDF). Black Maria Film Festival program. p. 25. Retrieved April 17, 2025. Walton, Lester
Silent_Parade
African Americans and their culture are the result of an amalgamation of many different countries, cultures, tribes and religions during the 16th and
History of African-American culture
History_of_African-American_culture
Racial history
War, the West End continued to be an important center of African-American culture. It was one of the few locations in the United States at the time where
History of African Americans in Boston
History_of_African_Americans_in_Boston
Americans with both Indigenous American and Black identities
ethnic Africans than others, and welcomed them as full members of their respective cultures and communities. Other Native Americans saw uses for slavery
Black Indians in the United States
Black_Indians_in_the_United_States
history as first African American woman to win 5 top gymnastics titles". www.essence.com. Retrieved August 20, 2018. "Arthur Ashe becomes first African-American
List of African American sportspeople
List_of_African_American_sportspeople
The bestselling book and film, Hidden Figures, celebrated the contributions of African-American women mathematicians during the space race and highlighted
List of African-American mathematicians
List_of_African-American_mathematicians
Ethnic group and minority in New York City
Several of the city's neighborhoods are historical birthplaces of urban Black culture in America, among them, the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford–Stuyvesant
African Americans in New York City
African_Americans_in_New_York_City
The history of African Americans in Los Angeles includes participation in the culture, education, and politics of the city of Los Angeles, California
History of African Americans in Los Angeles
History_of_African_Americans_in_Los_Angeles
Former Chief Diversity Officer of the United States Congress
Government Leaders Highlight Pathways For Careers In Public Service At ESSENCE Fest". Essence. July 9, 2023. "Axios Richmond Power Players: Joe Morrissey, Matt
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The discography of American rapper Big Freedia consists of three studio albums, three mixtapes, five extended plays, and 36 singles (including 36 as a
Big_Freedia_discography
Largest minority in Georgia, United States
largest number plantations of any state in the Southern United States, had in many respects come to epitomize plantation culture. When the American Civil
African_Americans_in_Georgia
urban culture. Many took advantage of better schooling in Chicago and their children learned quickly. After 1940, when the second larger wave of migration
History of African Americans in Chicago
History_of_African_Americans_in_Chicago
a powerful force in the development of African American culture and identity. However, there is little evidence of organized religion among African slaves
Religion_of_Black_Americans
African states. African Americans have made major contributions to the culture of the United States, including literature, cinema and music. White supremacy
African-American_history
styles of rapping and brass band music. In 2012, the band would begin what would become consistent opening acts at the New Orleans Essence Festival of Culture
The Original Pinettes Brass Band
The_Original_Pinettes_Brass_Band
Black meeting event in the United States
at festivals across the United States, including the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana; the Toronto International Film Festival in
Black_Excellence_Brunch
2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018. Spera, Keith (June 28, 2022). "2022 Essence Fest returns to New Orleans this weekend with Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj:
List of Nicki Minaj live performances
List_of_Nicki_Minaj_live_performances
Ghanaian-American entrepreneur
Ghanaian-American entrepreneur and founder of KIN Apparel, a clothing brand consisting of satin-lined hoodies with the goal of protecting and preventing breakage
Philomina_Kane
African-American victim of assault
Jessie Lee Garner was an African American woman who, in the depths of Jim Crow segregation territory in Jackson, Mississippi, successfully sued the municipal
Jessie_Lee_Garner
Family of East Indian origin from the colony of Virginia
The Weaver family is a free African-American family of East Indian origin from colonial Lancaster County, Virginia. In Indiana, they are also referred
Weaver_family_(Virginia)
Bangladeshi festivals
March 2016. "Dhaka International Film Festival begins". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 19 March 2016. "Capturing the essence of resistance". Tehelka - Investigations
List of festivals in Bangladesh
List_of_festivals_in_Bangladesh
Black and Latino LGBT subculture in the United States
Ballroom culture, or just Ballroom) is an African-American and Latin underground LGBTQ+ subculture. The scene traces its origins to the drag balls of the mid-19th
Ball_culture
The Festival International De Louisiane is an annual music and arts festival held in Lafayette, Louisiana, celebrating the French heritage of the region
Festival_International
Indian Kuchipudi dancer
We Live Without Problems" as a part of Essence of Life. Prateeksha has performed in numerous Indian dance festivals, including: Antarjatika Nrutya Sangeet
Prateeksha_Kashi
Outdoor festival that emulates historical periods
contained “the essence of what the Renaissance faire was”. The idea of the show was to teach through the arts with a focus on education and culture. Patterson
Renaissance_fair
Traditional Thai New Year's holiday
extending from 14 to 15 April. The festival aligns with New Year celebrations observed in many South and Southeast Asian cultures, following the Theravada Buddhist
Songkran_(Thailand)
American singer (born 1968)
Bivins Appointed Creative Head of Harlem Festival of Culture". Retrieved 12 February 2025. "Mike Bivins, founding member of 'New Edition,' joins WGN Morning
Michael_Bivins
1969 music festival in Bethel, New York, US
a music festival held from August 15 to 18, 1969, on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York, 60 miles (95 km) southwest of the town of Woodstock
Woodstock
Annual film festival in the United States
The Sundance Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by the Sundance Institute. It is the largest independent film festival in the United States
Sundance_Film_Festival
Canberra, Afghan Embassy-. "Culture & Colour, the essence of the FAFF in Canberra - EMBASSY OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN CANBERRA - AUSTRALIA"
Afghan Film Festival in Australia
Afghan_Film_Festival_in_Australia
American actress (born 1949)
she received an honorary Doctorate of Science from Langston University. Essence magazine wrote in 2012,"So revolutionary were the characters Grier played
Pam_Grier
American writer, social strategist, podcaster
freelancer. In May 2024 she and writer Hunter Harris launched the pop culture podcast Lemme Say This on Wondery. The podcast went on hiatus in October
Peyton_Dix
1929 American film with an African American cast
himself a vaudevillian in a family of vaudevillians before he got into directing and producing films. A review of the film described it as funny but not
They_Know_Their_Groceries
Annual music festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
French Quarter Festival (FQF) is a free, annual music festival held in early April, located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded
French_Quarter_Festival
American filmmaker (born 1972)
Film Festival in Seattle. In 2010, DuVernay directed three TV documentaries. The first, two-hour concert film TV One Night Only: Live from the Essence Music
Ava_DuVernay
Nigerian film director
the essence of being different". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 October 2020. Cadogan, Dominic (24 October 2019). "Immerse yourself in the taboo art of scarification
Nadine_Ibrahim
Ancient Egyptian holiday
presented, as it is believed by the Egyptian culture that the flowers became filled with the essence of the deity. Townspeople then took these flowers
Beautiful Festival of the Valley
Beautiful_Festival_of_the_Valley
American rapper and actor (born 1995)
Retrieved February 12, 2023. Major, Michael. "¿Téo? Shares New Single 'In the Essence'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 12, 2023. Alysse, Bianca (May
Mateo_Arias
British actor (born 1991)
Screen". Yahoo Entertainment. 13 June 2025. "Damson Idris Is a Man Of Mystery". Essence. 10 April 2024. "Ghost Town". Pilot Theatre. 1 December 2013. p. 12
Damson_Idris
light festival is one of several annual events organized in different part of the world and among different cultures, to celebrate the end of the winter
Winter_light_festival
1960s subculture
multitude of different activities, one unifying thread is that they favored personal expression over structured political organizing of the era. In essence, hippies
Hippie
American culinary historian, journalist, author (born c. 1958)
Centuries of African American Cookbooks focuses on how African American mixologists influenced American cocktail culture and discusses the history of juke
Toni_Tipton-Martin
Annual music festival in Louisiana
Blues Festival is an annual music and arts event that takes place in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. It is held on the third Saturday of September
Highland Jazz & Blues Festival
Highland_Jazz_&_Blues_Festival
Jewish holidays, also known as Jewish festivals or Yamim Tovim (Hebrew: יָמִים טוֹבִים, romanized: yāmīm ṭōvīm, lit. 'Good Days', or singular Hebrew:
Jewish_holidays
Music festival
that "Music@Menlo has rapidly become one of the world's top-tier chamber music festivals due to the quality of performance and its goal to rejuvenate the
Music@Menlo
Tanzanian recording artist and television personality (born 1988)
annual Sauti za Busara International Music Festival, showcasing Swahili culture. In 2011, Mdee became the host of 102.5 Choice FM's The Hitlist. Along with
Vanessa_Mdee
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