Watch Portions Of The “Extra Black” NewsOne Now…

Roland Martin and NewsOne Now bring you sights, sounds, and exclusive interviews from the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans.  India…
04.11.18
Ma$e Closes Essence Festival Performance ‘in Jesus’ Name:’…

  Mason Betha, founder of El Elyon International Church and Mason Betha Ministries who is known in the hip-hop world…
07.09.15
How Lionel Richie Got His Start In The…

During this year’s “Essence” Festival, Roland Martin sat down with Lionel Richie. During their chat Richie explained how he got…
08.01.14
Catching Up With Terry McMillan

Roland Martin talked with “New York Times” best-selling author, Terry McMillan about what she loves about “Essence” Fest, new book,…
08.01.14
Catching Up With Charlie Wilson

Roland Martin caught up with Charlie Wilson during this year’s “Essence Fest.” Uncle Charlie broke down the secret to his…
07.25.14
Essence EIC On Empowering Black Women

Roland Martin talked with “Essence” Editor-in-Chief Vanessa K. Bush about challenges of being the voice of Black women. Bush also discusses how…
07.25.14
Watch Prince and Nile Rodgers Play David Bowie’s…

It’s not every day that music fans get to see the artistry of Prince or Nile Rodgers live. Well, imagine the…
07.08.14
20th Anniversary Essence Festival July 3-6, 2014, New…

ESSENCE Festival organizers today announced that programming for the leading cultural gathering of its kind will expand to 20 stages…
06.19.19
Celebs on the Scene at the 2013 Essence…
07.10.13
‘Imagine A Future’ Documentary Screened For 200 New…

  Over 200 girls from New Orleans gathered in the city’s historic Joy movie theater on Friday to see My Black…
06.19.19
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