convention center
hollywood house
hollywood
house
Entering the entertainment industry can be daunting for Black creatives, with challenges such as layoffs, pay discrepancies, and limited visibility for Black talent in television and film. Under the continued Scene and Unseen theme from the 2025 Oscars Week Hollywood House, programming aims to inspire and empower attendees by uncovering the celebrated and untold narratives of Black excellence in Hollywood.
DATE: JULY 4TH – JULY 6TH DOORS OPEN: 10A CST PROGRAMMING: 10A-4P CST LOCATION: ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CTR.
gbef hq
suede men’s experience
essence food & wine
festival
afropunk blktopia
essence gu kickback
essence community
corner
essence authors
essence wellness
house
beautycon
essence house
essence film festival
essence hollywood
house
evening concert series
new voices village
essence stage
soko mrkt
GU creators house
Immerse yourself into 20+ curated experiences that celebrate the brilliance of our culture—from music and art to wellness, style, cuisine, and commerce. At ESSENCE Festival of Culture®, every moment is designed to inspire, empower, and elevate.
The experiences
GET THE TICKET
july 3rd – july 6th, 2025
made like this.
#essencefest
Film
COMMUNITY iMPACT HUB
A gathering of powerhouse organizations leading the charge in economic empowerment, civil rights activism, and leveling the playing field featuring panel discussions, workshops, and keynote sessions led by thought leaders, activists, and community organizers. From voting rights, economic empowerment, and health equity to racial justice, education, and environmental advocacy we emphasize collective action and empower attendees to make a difference in their local communities and beyond.
DATE: JULY 4TH – JULY 6TH DOORS OPEN: 9:30A CST PROGRAMMING: 10A-4P CST LOCATION: ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CTR.
gbef hq
suede men’s experience
essence gu kickback
afropunk blktopia
essence food & wine
festival
essence film festival
essence house
beautycon
essence community
corner
essence authors
essence wellness
house
essence hollywood
house
new voices village
evening concert series
essence stage
soko mrkt
GU creators house
The experiences
Immerse yourself into 20+ curated experiences that celebrate the brilliance of our culture—from music and art to wellness, style, cuisine, and commerce. At ESSENCE Festival of Culture®, every moment is designed to inspire, empower, and elevate.
GET THE TICKET
#essencefest
july 3rd – july 6th, 2025
made like this.
Convention center
HOLLYWOOD
HOUSE
Film
