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The 2025 Essence Festival of Culture brought a weekend of empowerment, entertainment, music, and more! 12 News’ Kayla ...

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ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

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Haiti’s landmark Oloffson Hotel in Port-au-Prince, a favorite haunt of writers and artists, was burned to the ground its proprietor Richard Morse said. The attack by gangs took place Saturday, July 6, ...

Lauryn Hill and Stephanie Mills are slamming the narratives surrounding their performance delays during Essence Festival.

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