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Tropical Storm Barry is in the Gulf of Mexico and it’s time for us to prepare safety measures for what could be a potential hurricane. If your City is a potential zone for Tropical Storms or Hurricanes, utilize the infographics below to assist you and your family if needed. A great place to start is […]
Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette and Felicity Huffman are starring in the Netflix film, “OTHERHOOD“ to tell the story of life after motherhood. The film will be available in select theaters and on Netflix August 2, 2019. Synopsis For empty nesters, what’s the difference between letting your children grow up and letting them grow distant? This […]
Disney’s “The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of […]
Once again, Essence continues to strive towards higher heights in the pinnacle of excellence for the production of their annual event that is always the talk of the local, national, and global atmosphere. The 2019 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca Cola attracted more than half a million attendees to New Orleans during the Fourth of […]
New Orleans, Louisiana is a vibrant city filled with love and historic culture that no matter where you turn, a new discovery awaits you. When visiting the “Big Easy” finding a place to lay your head should be the least of your worries. Thankfully, NOLA has The Natchez luxury vacation hotel to assist you with […]
The Essence After Dark: Herlarious Presented by Kym Whitley was held at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans on July 6, 2019. As part of a new series of official events being held after hours (10:00 – 2:00 am) during the 25th Essence Festival, I was pleasantly entertained from beginning to end. Herlarious represented all […]
The 25th Essence Festival kicked off a community celebration on July 4th with an Inaugural Essence In The Park event. Guests were invited to come out and fellowship with one another while listening to the sounds of Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Bounce music at the beautiful Louis Armstrong Park. Various vendors were on-hand to showcase […]
Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. Disney has released the teaser trailer for the live-action film opening […]
In the year 2019, we are witnessing the re-emergence of women solidifying their role in the hip-hop music realm. It is so befitting for the 25th Essence Festival to pay homage and honor this historic culture with a celebration unlike any other. On July 4th, the Republic Nola hosted the inaugural Essence After Dark Series […]
ESSENCE Communications, Inc. recently 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 Buttigieg, Senator Kamala Harris, Former Representative Beto O’Rourke and Senator Elizabeth Warren. These live ‘Presidential Spotlight’ segments will take place onSaturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2019 on the ESSENCEPower Stage at the Ernest […]