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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you watched last night’s BET Awards you may have seen the premiere trailer for the upcoming drama film, QUEEN & SLIM starring Academy Award® nominee Daniel Kaluuya as “Slim” and Jodie Turner-Smith as “Queen.” Following the premise of a Bonnie & Clyde theme but with a modern and cultural perspective, this movie is sure to […]
The 2019 BET Experience 3-on-3 Celebrity Basketball Game brought out some tough competition to battle over whose charity would walk away with $50,000 for the greater good of all humanity. For a first in BET Experience history, three teams went head-to-head and tested the stance of which celebrity has game and which notable figure should […]
Happy Juneteenth Day! As an advocate for literacy among our youth, I recommend “Juneteenth For Mazie” a picture book written by African American author Floyd Cooper. When I have an opportunity to read books aloud to kids during the summer, I always share this historic story to enrich their lives with knowledge. Children enjoy listening […]
Glitter&Gumbo Media will be covering the Essence Festival’s 25th Anniversary being held in New Orleans, Louisiana July 4-7, 2019. We look forward to sharing news onsite about the various events involving some of your favorite musicians, actors, leaders and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a first-timer or veteran festival goer, each experience brings a fun and different […]
The 2019 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday, April 25 – Saturday, April 27 in Nashville as clubs made their rookie picks for rounds 1-7 to build a successful contender for a future Super Bowl champion dream. Here are a few highlights and photos from the draft to help begin the NFL 100 Years Centennial celebration […]