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Caroline Wanga Steps Down as President and CEO of ESSENCE Ventures Amid Music Festival Backlash
ESSENCE Ventures announced President and CEO Caroline Wanga will not be returning after taking an extended leave of absence for health reasons. “The ESSENCE family extends
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Stephanie Mills’ Open Letter Criticizes Essence Festival Organizers
R&B legend Stephanie Mills published an open letter to Essence Music Festival organizers to complain about this year's disorganized Essence Fest. In her letter, Stephanie said
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Jill Scott Canceled for Changing National Anthem Lyrics: ‘Blood Built This Land’ (Video)
R&B singer Jill Scott was cancelled for changing the National Anthem lyrics to reflect her anti-American point of view
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Michelle Obama: ‘People Are Afraid of Strong Black Women’
Michelle Obama opened up about her role as first lady during a candid interview with Gayle King at the 2019 Essence Festival in New...
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Kamala Harris Promises to Invest $100B In Black Home Ownership
The crowded field of candidates vying for the Democratic nomination continues to grow. Several Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris, attended the 2019 Essence Music...
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Did La La Anthony DISS Carmelo Onstage at Essence Music Fest?
The Internet is buzzing that soon-to-be divorced actress La La Anthony dissed her cheating husband, Carmelo Anthony while onstage at the Essence Music Festival...