Great college basketball teams often see their dreams denied in the volatile environment that is March Madness.

For 55 years, the ESSENCE brand has proudly driven meaningful impact through intentional, locally rooted activations, and this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture is no exception. In partnership with ...

Oscar Robertson, known as “The Big O,” revolutionized basketball with his all-around dominance and trailblazing leadership on and off the court. From averaging a triple-double to reshaping NBA labor ...