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Amid widespread online scrutiny following the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, Essence Ventures CEO Caroline Wanga is ...
Essence Festival—once heralded as the crown jewel of Black cultural celebration—has become the eye of a storm. For three decades, it’s been the rare institution that blends joy and politics, wellness ...
New Essence Festival leaders hope 2025 curations, multi-artist, themed showcases in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome over the ...
Caroline Wanga responds after discourse around the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture reaches a fever pitch. Amid widespread online scrutiny following the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, Essence ...
The Essence Festival was given a lot of comparisons to dumpster fires this year, and there's a surprising reason why.
The Essence Festival was given a lot of comparisons to dumpster fires this year, and there's a surprising reason why.
“For 15 years, our ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards has heralded the strengths and accomplishments of Black women who are making an impact in Hollywood,” said Caroline Wanga, ESSENCE CEO.
Caroline Wanga. Self: The View. Caroline A. Wanga is the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Essence Ventures and Co-Founder of WangaWoman LLC. Caroline joined Essence Ventures as Chief ...
Actor Derek Dixon is speaking out after he accused Tyler Perry of sexual harassment and assault in a lawsuit filed on June 13 ...
Caroline Jones is back with a very serious new song titled "Divorce in a Small Town," and it's helping launch a new chapter in her solo career.