Texas proudly boasts the nation’s largest rodeo, the renowned Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, a stage where the nation’s premier athletes in the field, including skilled bull riders and calf wranglers ...

On the first day of the ESSENCE Film Festival, the lights dimmed and the stories lit up—each one a reminder of the beauty, complexity, and brilliance of Black life on screen. From emotionally gripping ...

The Essence Film Festival, from Essence Studios, took place during the 2024 Essence Fest, with stars like Garcelle Beauvais, Tisha Campbell, Essence Atkins, Danielle Brooks, Wayne Brady, Danielle ...

For Pharrell Williams, creativity is one of life’s greatest pursuits. As one of the most influential producers in music history, he has earned 13 Grammy Awards, received two Oscar nominations, and ...

Grab your popcorn and find a good seat! The 2024 ESSENCE Film Festival is coming to New Orleans July 5 -7. Taking place in the Convention Center during the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, the ...

Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece, the founders of ASHYA, have revealed their latest short film. Origins: A Tale of Anansi, directed by Anthony Prince Leslie details their journey during their inaugural ...

In addition to debuting the powerful short film, the assembly also gave a platform to Black girls and women to discuss their own experiences with race-based hair discrimination, including actress and ...

Earlier this year, drawn by the booming fashion scene in Lagos, Ade Samuel made her way to the continent’s most populous city. Her mission? To connect with creatives who share her fervor for combining ...

NOW UNDERWAY, AND TONIGHT A NEW ORLEANS NATIVE IS GETTING THE CHANCE TO BE SPOTLIGHTED THROUGH THE LENS OF HIS OWN CAMERA. WDSU’S SHAY O’CONNOR JOINS US WITH THAT STORY AND EXPLAINS THE INITIATIVES TO ...

Film Director Isaac Yowman’s new short, ‘Rides & Hides: Honoring Black Excellence’ details the vital role of Black people in the rodeo.