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Essence Fest, More than Music
Photos by Glenn Summers The Essence Music Festival is more than just night time concerts. It is truly a party with a purpose. It was also a time to celebrate empowerment and inspiring each other […]
Month: July 2018
Health
Patrice A. Harris, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect
By Brendan Murphy AMA Newswire Atlanta psychiatrist Patrice A. Harris will take the helm of American Medical Association after being elected president Tuesday at the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates in Chicago. […]
National
Black Publishers Challenge Fake News
By Lauren Poteat As Donald Trump’s persistent “fake news” rhetoric continues to fester in the media, Black publishers across the nation, recently took charge of the conversation, giving way to a special forum entitled “Black […]
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Top Celebrity Looks from Essence Fest 2018
By Delaney George Essence Fest: Music, food, fashion, fun, and your favorite celebs. What more could you possibly want? If there was ever a better time to step out the house in your cutest sundress […]
Commentary
Roland Martin
By Julianne Malveaux Kudos to Roland Martin, the pioneering journalist who has taken his departure from TV One and turned it into a digital platform. He’ll be back with a daily program, but he’ll be […]
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Essence 2018: The Party With a Purpose Returns Bigger and Better than Ever
By Edwin Buggage It is that time a year again where a sea of ebony faces will converge on New Orleans from July 5th thru 8th for the Party with a Purpose; yes, it is […]
Local
The Flavor of New Orleans at Essence Fest
By Edwin Buggage People from all over the globe will be in New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival; they will as always leave fed with the spirit of America’s most interesting and international City. […]
National
NNPA Honors Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., with Lifetime Legacy Award
By Stacy M. Brown Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. received the highest honor presented by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) at its annual convention in Norfolk, Virginia. The legendary activist received the NNPA Lifetime […]