Angela CheriseComments Off on Oprah’s First Essence Festival
Everyone by now should be aware of the Oprah effect. This is when Oprah’s name or appearance causes an uproar among audiences or an environment. The Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana was on high alert and the vibration in the building was electric. The picture below is just a glimpse of the people that were waiting to enter the ballroom to hear Oprah give an inspirational speech on Saturday, July 2. The convention center was filled to capacity and if you didn’t arrive early, attendees were fortunate to watch the event on the big screens outside the theater.
Oprah looked stunning in her gorgeous red ruche dress with plunging neck. The shoes were fabulous and the eyeglasses to match as well. Oprah came to serve not only in message but her style spoke volumes too. View more pictures from this fascinating experience below. Enjoy!
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Director Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey speak onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Director Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey speak onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: EXCLUSIVE: (L-R) Michelle Ebanks, President of ESSENCE Magazine, Oprah Winfrey, and Vanessa K. De Luca is Editor-in-Chief of ESSENCE Magazine pose backstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Ava DuVernay (2nd L), Oprah Winfrey (2nd R) and Lynn Whitfield (R)pose with cast and crew from OWN series onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Director Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey speak onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Oprah Winfrey and Lynn Whitfield speak onstage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 02: Oprah Winfrey speaks onstage with cast members of Greenleaf during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented By Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
So often we familiarize ourselves with the quote, “When life gives you lemons make lemonade” mantra however, in my opinion, this statement would solidify the sour/tart visionary approach. It’s time we examine the hit you in your chest Hennessy moments of life, that cause you to pause and reflect on the deep nature of occurrences. […]
In collaboration with NASA, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff hosted an evening of STEM activities tonight for military families and local STEM students and their families at the United States Naval Observatory. Joining the celebration, which culminated in the screening of Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear,” were stars Keke Palmer and Uzo […]
In case you missed it, the Houston Mayoral and City Council runoff Election Day is in a few weeks. However, you can cast your vote and participate in the early voting process which begins today. View the schedule below and polling locations near you for more information. Polling Locations-> Houston Early Voting Locations
