The Essence Festival of Culture concerts are held from July 4 to July 6 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Friday: ...

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Jermaine Dupri told USA TODAY that he plans to execute the "tribute of all tributes" at Essence Fest in New Orleans on July 6 ...

ABC News Linsey Davis sits down with former Essence Magazine editor-in-chief Susan L. Taylor and chief content officer Michele Ghee about this year’s Essence Fest in New Orleans.

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