Est. 1970 · New York
Essence
The premier voice of Black women in America. Essence has covered beauty, politics, business, and joy with equal seriousness for more than half a century.
Essence Festival in New Orleans — born as the magazine’s 25th-anniversary celebration — is the largest annual gathering of Black women anywhere in the world. The magazine, the festival, the cultural footprint: one of the most important platforms in American media.
Getting covered here
What they cover
Black women — beauty, business, politics, wellness, and culture.
Whether it fits you
Beauty, hair, wellness, fashion, and food businesses founded or led by Black women. Essence Fest is a real distribution moment if your product demos well in person.
How to reach them
Contact page checked August 18, 2026. We link to the outlet's own page rather than listing an inbox that may have moved — a dead address wastes your one shot. This is not a promise of coverage.
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