In celebration of Women’s History Month, ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® has unveiled the first wave of performers for the 2026 Evening Concert Series, taking place July 3–5 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The lineup celebrates women who have shaped music and culture across generations. Headlining the first announcement are Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Kehlani, Latto, and former ESSENCE cover stars Brandy and Monica. The artists represent multiple era

Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO closes the regular season on Thursday, March 5 with a rivalry matchup; Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M will face each other at the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center. The game will air live on theGrio and HBCUGO.tv .  A replay will air in syndication Saturday, March 7. On the women’s side, Bethune-Cookman won, with a last-second shot from Daimoni Dorsey.  Dorsey finished with 22 points. The Lady Rattlers look to respond at home, while the Wildca