Convention center
ESSENCE AUTHORS
essence
authors
ESSENCE Authors create a dynamic space to educate, inspire, and connect audiences with today’s leading Black authors and content creators while offering actionable guidance for breaking into the publishing industry. Through intimate and candid conversations, attendees will gain invaluable insights into the journey from manuscript to publication, learning how to navigate challenges such as pitching to publishers, understanding contracts, building a platform, and securing deals. This experience goes beyond traditional book events by fostering an environment where aspiring writers can explore strategies for amplifying their voices, developing compelling narratives, and creating works that resonate within the competitive publishing landscape.
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
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#essencefest
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GU CREATORS HOUSE
Have you ever dreamed of stepping into the minds of your favorite creatives? At the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, GU welcomes you into our vibrant creative universe—an immersive, inclusive hub designed to empower and elevate the digital mavens of tomorrow. Creator’s House is where innovation meets inspiration, offering tools, resources, and a supportive community to help you master content creation and redefine your digital footprint. Built for the next generation of ESSENCE readers, this space bridges creativity and culture, providing an opportunity to dive into the trends shaping pop culture, spark meaningful connections, and unleash your potential as a cultural influencer.
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.
COMMON HOUSE
GU CREATORS
HOUSE
Essence
