Black women-owned beauty entrepreneurs pitch their brands for a change to wine cash prizes, plus valuable coaching to launch or scale their businesses.

Celebrating 15 Years of the Power of Our Presence.

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We’re back to provide Black creatives with a platform to connect, collaborate, educate and empower.

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Take an exclusive look into Hollywood's most anticipated releases.

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Explore how to navigate the road to wealth through ownership and economic advancement.

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This year’s Girls United Summit is making its grand return to Atlanta, Georgia for another day filled with panels, workshops, activations, and more.

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ESSENCE Fashion House™ is an exclusive experience showcasing Black innovators and their continued impact on the fashion industry.

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This is your home to watch all things virtually for ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ 2022!

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Curated by ESSENCE Studios, ESSENCE Film Festival (EFF) showcases exceptional work created by storytellers across the African diaspora.

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The Girls United Summit returns to tackle hot issues, like career, relationships, mental health, social activism, gender identity and more. Hear from girl go-getters making an impact in their communities.

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Black women-owned beauty entrepreneurs pitch their brands for a change to wine cash prizes, plus valuable coaching to launch or scale their businesses.

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Celebrating 15 Years of the Power of Our Presence.

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We’re back to provide Black creatives with a platform to connect, collaborate, educate and empower.

WATCH

Take an exclusive look into Hollywood's most anticipated releases.

WATCH NOW

Explore how to navigate the road to wealth through ownership and economic advancement.

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This year’s Girls United Summit is making its grand return to Atlanta, Georgia for another day filled with panels, workshops, activations, and more.

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ESSENCE Fashion House™ is an exclusive experience showcasing Black innovators and their continued impact on the fashion industry.

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This is your home to watch all things virtually for ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ 2022!

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Curated by ESSENCE Studios, ESSENCE Film Festival (EFF) showcases exceptional work created by storytellers across the African diaspora.

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ESSENCE STUDIOS ORIGINALS

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Dear Black Men 2021

Dear Black Men is an all-male summit highlighting experiences as family men, community advocates, and leaders.

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TD Jakes: 16 Years of Becoming

Bishop T.D. Jakes delivers inspiring messages to graduates of the Texas Offenders Re-entry Initiative returning citizen program.

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Legacy of A Legend: Andra Day as Billie Holiday

Writer and Image Activist Michaela Angela Davis sits down with Andra Day to talk about her feature film debut, playing the iconic Billie Holiday.

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Behind The Scenes of Sylvie's Love

One-on-one conversations with the cast of the film Sylvie's Love.

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No Filter with Naomi

A 6 episode series featuring one-on-one unfiltered and unapologetic conversations between Naomi and her close friends.

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Dear Black Men 2020

Addresses the challenges of Black men through candid conversation with influencers and professionals of black culture.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS EPISODES

Young, Black & Gifted: Parenting A Gen Z Beauty Boss

Discover how to support children who want to run their own businesses.

Essence Fashion House: Culture Not For Sale

Learn to protect your ideas, designs, and intellectual property.

Show Me the Money: Advice On Securing Venture Capital Funding

Business pioneers share their experiences and advice on being entrepreneurs.

Mastering Our Stories Through Our Lens Through Black Ownership

ESSENCE's Richelieu Dennis discusses the need for Black ownership in Hollywood.

Mountaintop Motivation: Fuel For Your Journey with Motivational Words From Eric Thomas

Learn the importance of using momentum as fuel for your life.

Tighten Up! How To Make Your Company Attractive To Funders

Learn to level up and make your business more attractive to investors.

Wealth and Power: Black Women Breaking Barriers In Business

Join Kellee Edwards in discussing Black women in business.

13th Annual New Voices: Pitch Competition

Follow ten Women of color pitch their ideas for a chance to win $100,000.

WELLNESS HOUSE

ESSENCE PICKS EPISODES

Essence Fashion Festival: Plus-Size Models Discuss Embracing Their Curves

Tocarra Jones discusses how to reclaim and accentuate your body type.

Work from Home Wellness: Managing Your New Normal

HealHuas founder, Elisa Shankle, discusses tips on how to work from home.

The Pivot: Wellness As a Game Changer

Learn how pivoting your career can create a more meaningful life.

Fresh Faces Setting The Stage For A New Hollywood

Storm Reid hosts Hollywood's fresh faces and discusses their newfound stardom.

Pressing Reset: Entrepreneurship As A Second Career

Dia Simms discusses how to transition from a 9-5 to being your own boss.

Patti LaBelle Shines at the 2020 Essence Festival of Culture

R&B legend performs her unforgettable hits live.

Get Fit and Trim With A 30 Minute Brukwine Whine

Join Tamara Bradshaw for the Caribbean inspired total body workout.

Life in 4K: How To Create The Content of Your Dreams

Learn how to create and step up your social media content.

MONEY, POWER, SUCCESS

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment All Access 2021

Q&As with Hollywood faves and insider peeks of new releases.

Essence Festival: Evening Concerts 2021

Live concerts with Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye and more.

Essence Hollywood House 2021

A series of talks to educate and empower Black creatives.

Get Lifted Concert Series

Gospel concerts with Kirk Franklin, Erica Campbell, and more.

Black Women in Hollywood 2021

A tribute to trailblazers who elevate the culture.

Entertainment All Access 2020

Industry insiders talk inspiration for content creation.

Essence Festival of Culture Evening Concerts 2021

Live concerts with Wyclef Jean, India. Arie, John Legend, and more.

Essence Festival of Culture After Dark Concert Series

Live concerts with Bobbi Storm, Mumu Fresh, and more.