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Stephanie Mills Writes Open Letter To Essence Fest Over “Organizational Shortcomings”
Stephanie Mills has penned an open letter to the organizers of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, detailing the ...
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Patti LaBelle, Mara Brock Akil, Jasmine Crockett & Danessa Myricks Honored By National Urban League As Trailblazers At ESSENCE Festival 2025
It was glitz, glam, and Black girl greatness at its finest as the National Urban League hosted its annual Women in Harmony ...
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National Urban League celebrates Black women’s excellence
The National Urban League honored four distinguished Black women at its 6th Annual Women in Harmony luncheon, celebrating ...
Chaka Khan Did A ‘Sweet Thing' At Her Granddaughter's Wedding
Chaka Khan's connection with Daija Jade is particularly meaningful. The I'm Every Woman crooner gained custody of her ...
Essence Festival Still Had Its Moments Despite Reported Hiccups
Essence Festival has served as a celebration of Black culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship for over 30 years. However, for 2025, the event sparked more critical conversations-both online and in ...
ESSENCE Festival of Culture Is Evolving—And That’s Exactly the Point
ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...
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The Official Response To The Essence Festival Of Culture Backlash
DISCLAIMER: This open letter is not from an Essence employee but from a licensed and certified international journalist who attended and covered the 31st Annual Essence Festival of Culture from July 3 ...
Highlights From ESSENCE Fest 2025: Jill Scott, Tamar Braxton, Maxwell, And More
From insightful discussions to surprise performances, the annual festival gave attendees plenty to indulge in.