#essencefest2017

[authenticallyjames]

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[thebobbypen]

"Black Panther" Movie Cast Letitia Wright on Preparing for "Shuri" Role

Marvel's Black Panther Movie is heading to theaters early 2018 and actress Letitia Wright  discusses what it was like preparing to portray a character she had never heard of!

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[junesdiarysource-blog]

June’s Diary singing their cover of “Stay” by Jodeci, during Pre-Essence Fest press. | via instagram

[vintvge-love]

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[hello-kaela]

Hey everybody BATU Collections was selected to present her clothing line in PAIRS FASHION WEEK! And It would be a huge opportunity for her and me to be able to participate in PFW2K17! I would appreciate everyone’s love and support! So please click the link below to donate and share

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[10k-imaging]

Essence Fest 2K17

[blkgirlsrelate]

Yara Shahidi at NOLA for Essence Fest ✨

[avaduvernayfans]

Congrats to Ava DuVernay! #WokeWomenAward

[iuicbirmingham-blog]

100 DEEP !! Israelites shut DOWN the Essence Festival in Louisiana 🤴🏿🔥🔥

[chocoobunnii94-blog]

June's Diary DID THE DAYUM THANG!!!!!! SHOUT OUT TO THEM

[miktight]

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[redcarpetview]

TIME INC.¹S 2017 ESSENCE FESTIVAL® PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA® ATTRACTS MORE THAN 470,000 ATTENDEES

Halle Berry speaks onstage at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on June 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival)

          Event Captures a Record-Breaking 4 Billion Impressions Via Social Media

             The annual 4-day Festival, which took place June 29-July 2, features entertainment, empowerment, and cultural experiences during the day and a state-of-the-art concert series with the world’s best performers each night.

                Highlights of the 2017 ESSENCE Festival include:

   ·       Over 100 performing artists across the Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Many of the biggest names in the entertainment industry such as Diana Ross, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Chance The Rapper, Master P. and Solange performed at the event’s nighttime concerts and dozens of others across the Center Stage. Additionally, Essence held an All-Star Gospel Tribute honoring Cissy Houston.

       ·       More than 100 speakers, authors, leaders and celebrities participated in the Festival’s free daytime experience –including a first-ever appearance by Halle Berry.  Other powerhouse speakers included Ava DuVernay, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and the return of favorites Rev. Al Sharpton, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Iyanla Vanzant, all drawing packed crowds.

     ·       The launch of ESSENCE’s newly expanded ‘Path to Power’ business and entrepreneurship conference, along with the return of consumer Expos focused on ‘Beauty & Style’ and ‘Entertainment All Access’ drawing thousands each day to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

            Singer Chaka Khan performs onstage at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca Cola at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 1, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival)

         John Legend performs onstage at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival Presented By Coca Cola at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on June 30, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival)

      ·       Artist collaborations resulted in new Festival initiatives, including a first-time ‘Ladies Night’ featuring all female performers across five stages on Saturday night, and a first-ever celebrity basketball game to raise money for local youth scholarships in partnership with Master P. and his foundation, Team Hope NOLA.   

            For a full recap of all the exciting moments from the 2017 ESSENCE Festival, visit ESSENCE.com

           Spike Lee speaks onstage at the 2017 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 1, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival )

         Erica Campbell and Cissy Houston attend the 2017 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2017 ESSENCE Festival)

       Sponsors of the 2017 ESSENCE Festival include presenting sponsor  Coca-Cola and major sponsors AT&T, Ford, McDonald’s, State Farm and Walmart. Superlounge sponsors include Coca-Cola, Ford and Walmart. The All Star Gospel Tribute is sponsored by Walmart.

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[peaches-records-blog]

This SATURDAY 12-4pm at Peaches Records meet the one and only David Banner! ✊🏾💯🔥#davidbanner #thegodbox #hiphop #rap #music #nola #neworleans #southernhiphop #essence #essencefest #essencefest2017 #popup #meetngreet #peachlife🍑

[junesdiarysource-blog]

Check out June’s Diary backstage interview with Essence magazine on their first Essence performance, as they discuss black womanhood, and more...link here!

[vintvge-love]

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[thebobbypen]

Actor Lance Gross stopped by Bobby Pen's show during Essence Fest to talk about his 3 upcoming projects: "When Love Kills" to TVOne, "Tales" to BET and new webseries "I Turn My Camera On"

We also play a round of Black Card Revoked: Old School Edition where he shares his favorite Hip-Hop Movies, Favorite TV theme song and proves no one know's what Pam Grier's "Koffy" character actually did! lol

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