Behind the theme of this year’s Essence Fest: ‘We Are Made Like This’

280K views · 25K reactions | The voice of an angel  Coco Jones left it ALL on stage at #ESSENCEFest and we were in awe every moment  | Essence Festival | Facebook

For Part I of our 3-part series, “COVID-19’s Impact On Black Communities,” we turned our lens on the Black South and how histories of resistance against white supremacy—as well as white supremacy itself—shape the realities of COVID-19 throughout the region. http://ow.ly/7OCZ50AKAti | Essence

828K views · 1K reactions | Attending the 2018 #EssenceFest? Download the app now! Registration is required for entry into all the daytime activities in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Skip the line by downloading the app so and getting your QR code NOW. Currently available for iOS and Android. See you in NOLA! | Essence Festival | Facebook

1.8K reactions · 308 shares | Let’s be honest this year’s #ESSENCEFEST is the ultimate squad goal for Summer ‘18. You know you and your crew want to be there. Do you have your tickets yet? Act now as tickets won’t last. It all goes down July 6-8, 2018 in New Orleans. Don’t miss performances from The Roots with Erykah Badu & Jill Scott, Mary J Blige, Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Miguel and so many more. See the full line up and get your tickets now.. | Essence Festival | Facebook

4.4K reactions · 1.1K shares | It’s The Black Joy For Me -ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Presented by Coca-Cola is back in New Orleans June 30th – July 3rd. A weekend full of experiences, with live performances by Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, Isley Bros, New Edition, Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker, The Roots and more! Get your tickets now! | Essence | Facebook