Essence Fest 2023 Celebrates the Resilience of Past and Present Women in Hip-Hop
The Essence Festival of Culture, better known as Essence Fest, has described itself as “the party with a purpose” since its inception in 1994. Rooted in Black women across spectrums of culture, politics, beauty, and love, it's become a rite of passage to attend and experience the five-day New Orleans event.This year, the festival coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and clearly, Essence’s mission is to celebrate the women who’ve made invaluable contributions to the genre. “We are always […]