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ESSENCE

@Essence

The official Twitter page of ESSENCE. 100% Black Owned. Follow @ESSENCEGU & @ESSENCEFest.

Brooklyn, NY

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Apr 1
Romance is back and it’s got a passport stamp. You, Me & Tuscany brings back the soft, joyful, a little messy magic of Black rom-coms we’ve been missing. Starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, this love story reminds us that sometimes healing looks like laughter. Sometimes,
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Our Cultural Library: Nina Compton Every curator brings a vision. But every vision starts somewhere. As they help shape this year’s ESSENCE Festival experience, we asked our curators to share the cultural pieces that have influenced them most. The stories, sounds, books, and
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The thing about a good family reunion. Everybody gets a turn on the aux. When one more cousin pulls up. One more song gets added to the playlist. That’s exactly how we built this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture. We made a few final updates, the lineup is locked, and it’s
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Jun 25
15 Black Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Related
15 Black Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Related
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Jun 25
Why Paris-Based Fashion Designer Kwame Adusei Is "Never Bored"
Why Paris-Based Fashion Designer Kwame Adusei Is "Never Bored"
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Jun 25
Essence Festival 2026 Speaker Michelle Obama’s Current Style Era Is Everything!
Essence Festival 2026 Speaker Michelle Obama’s Current Style Era Is Everything - Essence
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Jun 25
12 Times Solange Bet On Natural Beauty
12 Times Solange Bet On Natural Beauty - Essence
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Jun 24
You’ve got questions. The Aunties have answers. We’ve seen the comments and the DMs, so we’re breaking down everything you need to know before heading to ESSENCE Festival of Culture. Tickets? Covered. Stages? Covered. What to do? Covered. Let’s get into it. Get your tickets
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Jun 24
The tobacco industry has targeted Black communities for decades through menthol cigarettes, advertising, and cultural influence. Sponsored by Truth Initiative, learn how EX Program is helping people quit cigarettes, vaping, hookah, and nicotine for free. Learn more:
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Jun 24
The tobacco industry invested in exploiting our community for decades . Truth Initiative is helping us invest in freedom through the EX Program, a free, confidential quitting resource available nationwide. Sponsored by Truth Initiative. Learn more: join.exprogram.com
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Jun 23
Some words meet you exactly where you are, and Monica’s did just that. Through grief, motherhood, triumphs and setbacks, Monica shared the kind of wisdom that lingers long after the conversation ends. Her heartfelt exchange with Latto served as a reminder that showing up for
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Jun 23
Watch the full Yes, Girl! podcast on ESSENCE Mag YouTube. And don’t miss Monica and Latto take the Superdome stage Friday and Saturday night at ESSENCE Festival!
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Jun 23
Before we head home from ESSENCE Fest, let’s give thanks! Get Lifted returns to ESSENCE Festival on Sunday, July 5, bringing together faith and inspiration for the perfect close to an unforgettable weekend. Join me and my special guests Koryn Hawthorne, Dante Pride, Adia,
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Jun 23
This isn’t just a tribute. It’s a symbol of gratitude and appreciation. This year, ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrates the life, music, and legacy of Baby Girl with a special tribute curated by Missy Elliott and brought to life by some of today’s brightest stars. Together,
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