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It was glitz, glam, and Black girl greatness at its finest as the National Urban League hosted its 6th annual Women in Harmony Awards Luncheon on Saturday, one of ESSENCE Festival weekend’s most exclusive and empowering events. Held at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, the red carpet affair celebrated four...

Who knew July 6 was National Fried Chicken Day? Not only is today the perfect day to pull up to your favorite spot and order a proper two-piece, it represents far more than food—it embodies a culinary art that many Black folks have mastered. Across the nation Black‑owned establishments combine their expertise to a...

A boating accident claimed the life of a Westwego man, Mark A. Barrios, age 69, near Bayou Segnette, officials reported. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office were involved in the recovery of Barrios' body from the Marcello Canal on Thursday morning, as noted in...

Two men have been hospitalized following separate shootings which happened in New Orleans on the night of Friday, July 4.

I was telling a friend how I vaguely remember Johnny Carson having a restaurant in the 1970s in Metairie. Can you help jog my memory? Where was it?. In 1968, at the height of his fame as host of “The Tonight Show,” Johnny Carson lent his name to a national chain of restaurants called “Here’s Johnny’s.” According to a...

From Treehouse NOLA to Triangle Deli, T99zy's favorite eateries and party spots are a must see during ESSENCE Festival Of Culture. Essence GU’s Kickback commenced with a performance from New Orleans rapper T9zzy. The “Trip Out” artist led the star-studded concert lineup, followed by Chxrry, Moliy, and KenTheMan. DJ...

The family and community of a 26-year-old New Orleans police officer and U.S. Army reservist are mourning her untimely death following complications from cosmetic surgery earlier this year. Wildelis Rosa, a dedicated officer and recent Army reservist who had just returned from deployment in Kuwait, died on March 23...

At Hollywood House, A.I. innovation and purpose-driven storytelling took center stage with insights from Noel Braham, Shavone Charles, and Mara Brock Akil. The first day of Hollywood House at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture opened with two powerful conversations that bridged the future of filmmaking with the of Black...

Shootings in separate incidents in New Orleans sent two men to the hospital. One happened just before midnight in the Lower 9th Ward, the other about an hour earlier in Treme.

Tickets are now available for new twice-daily Amtrak intercity train service starting August 18 between Mobile and New Orleans, Amtrak announced. The new state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer morning and evening departures from both cities. The other stops on the route are Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport...