Get ready for a celebration 50 years in the making. On October 1, the magic is calling everyone to The World’s Most Magical Celebration at Walt Disney World ® Resort. Until then, join content creator Morgan Gaines on a whirlwind day showcasing fun in all four Walt Disney World theme parks, and enjoy a preview of the Disney Ultimate Princess Celebration featuring recording diva, Brandy, as she reflects on the magic and memory of being the first African American Cinderella, and debuts “Starting No

18K views · 484 reactions | Game, set, match! Zendaya stars as Tashi Duncan in the #1 movie in the country, Challengers, which brought in $15 million opening weekend. ESSENCE talked to the leading lady about why it was important not only to show the complexities of Tashi as a powerful Black woman but also as a woman in a male-dominated sport. ESSIES, did you catch Challengers this weekend? To watch her full interview, head to ESSENCE.com. | Essence | Facebook

36K views · 609 reactions | One thing about Terrence Howard, he's going to commit to a character! We spoke to the actor at the NYC premiere of “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” about how he keeps the vibrancy in his career. | Essence | Facebook

608 reactions · 123 shares | ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® is back in the Big Easy, June 30th – July 3rd! Kicking off the weekend with a lineup you won’t want to MISS! It’s giving all the vibes from Afrobeat all the way to Soul snatchin’! It’s the Black Joy for Me! Get your tickets now at ESSENCEFestival.com! Sponsored by #DreaminBlack #CokeESSENCEFest #IfNotForMyGirls #BlackandPostivelyGolden #ESSENCEFestxTarget | Essence | Facebook

4.4K reactions · 1.1K shares | It’s The Black Joy For Me -ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Presented by Coca-Cola is back in New Orleans June 30th – July 3rd. A weekend full of experiences, with live performances by Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, Isley Bros, New Edition, Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker, The Roots and more! Get your tickets now! | Essence | Facebook

2.9K views · 50 reactions | During this years 2023 Essence Festival Of Culture celebration, the ‘If Not For My Girls’ cast, Muni Long, BIA and Pretty Vee took to the stage. Sponsored by Coca-Cola®, our exclusive interview simply felt like a Friday night wine night, hanging out with the girls!!!! https://www.essence.com/festival/2023-essence-festival-of-culture/coca-cola-essence-fest-stage/ | Essence | Facebook