Patti LaBelle to headline the 50th annual Norfolk Harborfest

Norfolk Harborfest marks its 50th anniversary with legendary performances and vibrant celebrations, coinciding that weekend ...

East St. Louis became an epicenter for African drumming. A master keeps tradition alive.

The walls of The Sunshine Cultural Arts Center in East St. Louis, seen on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, are lined with photos of ...

ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® Names Teyana Taylor as Chief Curator for 2026 to Shape the Elevation of Excellence Across its Programming

ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® today announced that Teyana Taylor and her creative team, The Aunties, have been named Chief Curator for the 2026 festival, set for July 3–5 in New ...