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u003cspan class=u0022heading2u0022u003e2019 ESSENCE FESTIVALu003c/spanu003enu003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eMichelle Obama Talks Post-White House, Relationships, And Living A Healthy Life At Essence Festival.u003cspanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ennu003cspan class=u0022detailscu0022u003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.essence.com/feature/michelle-obama-talks-post-white-house-relationships-and-living-a-healthy-life-at-essence-festival/nu0022u003eLearn Moreu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e
u003cspan class=u0022heading2u0022u003e2019 ESSENCE FESTIVALu003c/spanu003enu003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eESSENCE After Dark: Everything You Missed At The First Official ESSENCE Fest After Party Series.u003cspanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ennu003cspan class=u0022detailscu0022u003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.essence.com/entertainment/essence-after-dark-essence-festival-recap/u0022u003eLearn Moreu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e
u003cspan class=u0022heading2u0022u003e2019 ESSENCE FESTIVALu003c/spanu003enu003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eKamala Harris Unveils $100B Black Homeownership Plan At 2019 Essence Festival.u003cspanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ennu003cspan class=u0022detailscu0022u003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.essence.com/feature/kamala-harris-essence-fest/u0022u003eLearn Moreu003c/au003en u003c/spanu003e
u003cspan class=u0022heading2u0022u003e2019 ESSENCE FESTIVALu003c/spanu003enu003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFrom the Superdome, to the Power Stage, to Fashion House to Beauty Carnival and every where in between, celebrity sightings at ESSENCE Fest were endless.u003cspanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ennu003cspan class=u0022detailscu0022u003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.essence.com/entertainment/celebrities-attend-2019-essence-festival-star-gazing/n u0022u003eLearn Moreu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e
u003cspan class=u0022heading2u0022u003e2019 ESSENCE FESTIVALu003c/spanu003enu003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eESSENCE Kicked Off Fashion House With Gucci And Kering.u003cspanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003ennu003cspan class=u0022detailscu0022u003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.essence.com/fashion-house/fashion-house-gucci-kering-event-recap/u0022u003eLearn Moreu003c/au003en u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan class=u0022bodyu0022 style=u0022line-height: 1.4;u0022u003eReal life besties, LeToya Luckett, Eudoxie and Keri Hilson on the mainstage for a u003cstrongu003eCoca-Colau003c/strongu003e If Not For My Girls moment.u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan class=u0022bodyu0022 style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eA u003cstrongu003eDiet Cokeu003c/strongu003e UNLABELED conversation with Dawn Richards and Mario on the ESSENCEยฎ Power Stage.u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022 style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eFestival-goers at the u003cstrongu003eCoca-Colau003c/strongu003e booth celebrating their girlfriends.u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan class=u0022bodyu0022 style=u0022line-height: 1.4;u0022u003eContestants compete to win a u003cstrongu003eFordu003c/strongu003e Vehicle of their choice.u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan class=u0022bodyu0022 style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eThe u003cstrongu003eFordu003c/strongu003e experience featured works of art by Sydney James, Shantell Martin, Mychael Shane and Melissa Mitchell who later joined moderator MC Lyte for a panel discussion.u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022 style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWalmartu003c/strongu003e awards one lucky ZP Challenge winner on the mainstage.u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival-goers adorned with u003cstrongu003eWalmartu003c/strongu003e #ReignOn crowns.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eThe crowd at the u003cstrongu003eWalmartu003c/strongu003e #ReignOn booth.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eThe u003cstrongu003eMcDonaldโsu003c/strongu003e golden arches stand tall amidst a crowd in the Convention Center.nu003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eCynthia Bailey, Gale Hill and friends smile for the camera at the ESSENCEยฎ x u003cstrongu003eMcDonaldโsu003c/strongu003e Late Night Party.nu003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eICGT Gospel singer Kierra Sheard on the u003cstrongu003eMcDonaldโsu003c/strongu003e stage.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eGuests enjoy a moment during u003cstrongu003eDisneyโsu003c/strongu003e Influencer Brunch.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival guest celebrates the โNBA Experienceโ at the u003cstrongu003eDisneyu003c/strongu003e booth.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eDisneyu003c/strongu003e Dreamers Academy discussion on Center Stage.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival attendee poses in front of the u003cstrongu003eATu0026Tu003c/strongu003e #DreaminBlack virtual reality wall.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eThe cast of Power give the audience a first-look at the final season during the u003cstrongu003eATu0026Tu003c/strongu003e mainstage moment.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eSmiling Beauties: u003cstrongu003eTRESemmรฉu003c/strongu003e stylist keepsnFestival-goers ready for the weekend.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival-goer takes time to learn about the u003cstrongu003eDoveu003c/strongu003e Men Pledge for Paternity Leave.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eShea Moistureu003c/strongu003e stylist captivates Festival-goers with a live hair demo.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eEssenceยฎ Festival attendee is ready to Get Skin Happy with u003cstrongu003eAVEENOยฎu003c/strongu003e.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eA little eye candy at the u003cstrongu003eMaui Moistureu003c/strongu003e booth, made for the perfect Instagram photo!u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival attendees visit u003cstrongu003eCarolโs Daughteru003c/strongu003e to enter an exciting travel sweepstakes.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eStylist Tasheara Smith educates u003cstrongu003eCreme of Natureu003c/strongu003e consumer.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival-goers show off their u003cstrongu003ePalmerโsu003c/strongu003e bag of swag.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival attendees sampled DevaCurlโs latest must have, u003cstrongu003eDevaFreshu003c/strongu003e.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eCynthia Bailey is all smiles with guest at the u003cstrongu003eEstee Lauderu003c/strongu003e Beauty Arcade.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eTyler Perry blesses the Power Stage with a word and talks about his new partnership withu003cstrongu003eBETu003c/strongu003e.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eAttendees take a photo at the comedy segment of ESSENCEยฎ โAfter Darkโ sponsored by u003cstrongu003eNetflix Is A Jokeu003c/strongu003e.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eCast of u003cstrongu003eUSAโsu003c/strongu003e new series โPearsonโ, get up close with fans in Fanzone.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eThe cast of u003cstrongu003eBrian Banksu003c/strongu003e all smiles in the Fan Zone with a Festival-goer.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eThe leading ladies of u003cstrongu003eSTARZu003c/strongu003e hit show Power dish on whatโs to come in the final season.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eRobin Thede, creator, executive producer, show-runner, writer and leading lady ofu003cstrongu003eHBOโsu003c/strongu003e new series, โA Black Lady Sketch Showโ, shares first episode with Essenceยฎ Fest.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eGold Peaku003c/strongu003e sample station at ESSENCE Eatsโข.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival attendees are gifted complimentary u003cstrongu003eZatarainโsu003c/strongu003e product.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eFestival attendees grabbed empowering compliment cards at the u003cstrongu003eAlwaysu003c/strongu003e Discreet booth!u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eAshley Williams at the u003cstrongu003eTampaxu003c/strongu003e Radiant bathroom takeover.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWW (Weight Watchers Reimagined)u003c/strongu003e brand ambassador Tamela Mann in the WW Booth.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eBevvy Smith at the u003cstrongu003eGileadu003c/strongu003e booth.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eMayor Latoya Cantrell and ESSENCE Owner, Richelieu Dennis take the u003cstrongu003eWalmartu003c/strongu003estage at the 1st annual ESSENCEยฎ Global Black Economic Forum.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eThe u003cstrongu003eWalmartu003c/strongu003e Yogurt Bar at the ESSENCEยฎ Wellness House.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eAntoine Phillips, Vice President of Brand and Culture Engagement at u003cstrongu003eGucciu003c/strongu003e makes a huge announcement at the ESSENCE Fashion House.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eDirector Melina Matsoukas and screenplay writer Lena Waithe bring a sneak peek of the u003cstrongu003eUniversal Picturesu003c/strongu003e movie, Queen u0026 Slim to the ESSENCEยฎ Fashion House.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eDJ Olivia Dope poses in front of the u003cstrongu003eDiet Cokeu003c/strongu003e UNLABLED wall at the ESSENCEยฎ Fashion House.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eVIPs enjoy the u003cstrongu003eATu0026Tu003c/strongu003e #DreaminBlack video booth in the VIP All-Access lounge at the Superdome.u003c/spanu003en

u003cspan style=u0022line-height:1.4u0022 class=u0022bodyu0022u003eLafayette band takes the u003cstrongu003eState of Louisianau003c/strongu003e stage and gives audience members the show of a lifetime.u003c/spanu003en
u003cspan class=u0022heading2u0022u003eVendors u0026 Exhibitorsu003c/spanu003enu003cspan class=u0022bodyu0022u003eSell your products and connect with thousands of attendees.u003c/spanu003enu003cspan class=u0022detailscu0022u003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.essence.com/festival/vend/u0022u003eLearn Moreu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e
u003cspan class=u0022heading2u0022u003eInterns u0026 Contractorsu003c/spanu003enu003cspan class=u0022bodyu0022u003eCareer u0026 business opportunities in live events and technical production.u003c/spanu003ennu003cspan class=u0022detailscu0022u003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.essence.com/festival/thepipeline/u0022u003eLearn Moreu003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e
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