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The Essence of Black Excellence
Epic Year for Essence Fest It was truly historic and epic as a sea of ebony faces came to the Crescent City for the “Party with a Purpose”. This year did not disappoint as the […]
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Data at Essence!
The Essence Festival’s 25th Anniversary celebration ascended into the stratosphere, reaching the stars with its dizzying array of celebrities, rock star famous politicians, the local who’s who and everyday melanin poppin’ sisters who came ready […]
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First Democratic Debate of the 2020 Race Features Almost No Questions on the Black Agenda
The first presidential debate for the 2020 campaign in the race for the White House featured five moderators, ten candidates, two hours and only one question on the voting block that comprises the base vote […]
Editorials
Legendary Black Arts Movement Author Horace Mungin Celebrates 50 Year Career Anniversary with Re-Release of 10 Literary Works
Ridgeville, SC – It was 1968 when literary giant Horace Mungin penned his first published work, “Dope Hustler’s Jazz,” part one of a two volume set of anti-drug poetry. “Dope Hustler’s Jazz” was the beginning […]
National
Ebony, Jet Fire Remainder of Staff, May Close its Doors for Good
By Miana Massey Chevrolet DTU Fellow | The Atlanta Voice It’s official, Ebony Magazine—along with its sister publication Jet Magazine—has potentially closed its doors for good. Former employees of the company took to Twitter […]
Editorials
Morial Family Unveil Interactive Exhibit Showcasing New Orleans’ 300-year History and Legacy of Ernest N. “Dutch” Morial
By Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Family members of former New Orleans Mayor Ernest N. “Dutch” Morial joined Commissioners of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority and a long list of state […]
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Mayor Pete Buttigieg At Essence Festival: “When Black Women Mobilize, Outcomes Change” By Chelsea Brasted
Black women have been “at the tip of the spear” experiencing the consequences of systemic racism in America, according to Mayor Pete Buttigieg, one of several Democratic candidates to address the crowds on the Power Stage […]
Entertainment
Halle Bailey To Play Ariel in “Little Mermaid” Live Action Movie
By Katherine Lewin DiversityInc Chloe x Halle member Halle Bailey has been tapped to play Ariel in the upcoming ‘Little Mermaid’ live action movie. The Disney (No. 20 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list) […]
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ESSENCE FESTIVAL Entertains, Enlightens and Elevates in its 25th Year
By Renetta Burrell Perry The epic and now historic Essence Music Festival is 25 years old, and it’s safe to say that it’s all grown-up and it’s so New Orleans! When then-Mayor Marc H. Morial […]
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Essence Hosts 2020 Presidential Candidates
ESSENCE Communications, Inc. announced that the 2019 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola will host exclusive keynote conversations with five of the leading Democratic contenders in the 2020 Presidential race, including Senator Cory Booker, Mayor Pete […]