Posts Tagged: Essence

HBO Max developing post-civil rights drama on founding of ‘Essence’ magazine; Kamala Harris covers digital issue

Michael RoweHBO has signed on to tell the origins story of one of the largest African-American owned communications co…

Essence appoints Caroline Wanga as interim CEO following allegations of misconduct

Johnny Nunez/WireImageEssence Communications has announced that owner Richelieu Dennis has appointed Caroline Wanga…

Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington and more added to the 2020 Essence Festival

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Former first lady Michelle Obama Kerry Washington and activist Tamika Mallor…

Bruno Mars, Patti Labelle, John Legend and more set to perform on first-ever virtual Essence Festival

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For the first time in 26 years the Essence Festival will go virtual due to COVID-1…

Age ain’t nothing but a number: Naomi Campbell slays on the 50th anniversary cover of ‘Essence’ magazine

Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell took matters into her own hands for the 50th anniversary cover of Essence&nbsp…

Essence Fest of Culture cancels festival’s live experience until 2021

Essence Communications Inc.This year’s Essence Festival of Culture has officially been canceled due to the COVID-19 pan…