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Tag: Essence Festival

Then-Mayor of New Orleans Marc Morial and then-editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine Susan L. Taylor unveil "Proud Mary" at the 1997 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
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As Essence Festival marks its 30th anniversary, a look at its past, present and future

Avatar photo by Arielle Robinson July 5, 2024August 13, 2024

For three decades, the festival has been known as a place for Black people across the world to revel in Black art, culture and live entertainment.

Big Freedia & The Soul Rebels
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New Orleans musicians, environmental leaders team up to inspire climate action

Avatar photo by Safura Syed July 4, 2024August 13, 2024
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Essence Festival: A mainstay in New Orleans

by Tammy C. Barney July 3, 2024
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Q&A: Robert and Sibil Fox Richardson on ‘Time II,’ a documentary about mass incarceration premiering at Essence

Avatar photo by John Gray July 1, 2024August 13, 2024
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Council reins in ‘clean zone’ for Essence Fest this year

Katie Jane Fernelius by Katie Jane Fernelius June 7, 2024August 13, 2024
Essence Fest host Family Day at Louis Armstrong Park
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It was more than music: Highlights from Essence Fest 2023

Nigell Moses, fellow by Nigell Moses July 5, 2023May 24, 2024
Farrah-Rochon
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Essence Authors talk romance, genre, and representation

Josie Abugov by Josie Abugov June 30, 2023June 10, 2024
Episode 16 Porch Poppin
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Episode 16: Porch Poppin’

Roxie Wilson by Roxie Wilson June 30, 2023May 24, 2024
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Essence Festival features another packed lineup of music and culture

by Khalil Gillon June 29, 2023June 10, 2024
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