Women from around the country invaded New Orleans, Louisiana July 5th-8th with a spirit of expectation, joy, and sisterhood to participate in the 2018 Essence Festival presented by Coca-Cola. The Essence Festival encourages and motivates African American females to live their best life unapologetically. Therefore the My Black Is Beautiful campaign provided multiple activations to solidify […]
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2016 Essence Festival Recap
First and foremost, I would like to thank Essence and Time Inc. for the opportunity to attend the 2016 Essence Festival and provide media access to my readers. This experience was beyond amazing and it was quite overwhelming in a good and fulfilling manner. There was so much to do and see that it was […]
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 […]
2016 Essence Festival Music Artist Spotlight
For most of my life I’ve considered myself an underdog. Someone that is always beating out the odds despite the obstacles that are placed in my way. Most people don’t see me coming until I arrive in full view. Therefore I love and thoroughly enjoy celebrating others that are on their way to greatness. I […]