Black Excellence Brunch x L’Oréal Honors Cultural Trailblazers During Essence Festival Weekend | Shot by Getty Images

Black Excellence Brunch x L’Oréal Honors Cultural Trailblazers During Essence Festival Weekend 

On Sunday, July 6th, the Black Excellence Brunch joined forces with the L’Oréal Group for a remarkable celebration during the Essence Festival weekend at the elegant Messina’s at the Terminal. This exclusive, invite-only affair brought together over 250 guests for an afternoon dedicated to honoring exceptional Black individuals across sports, entertainment, business, and culture. A…

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A Publicist’s Perspective on the Essence Festival: Embracing Constructive Criticism

As a publicist representing talent at the Essence Festival, my experience was far from that of the average attendee. While I cherish the Essence Festival for celebrating everything that makes the Black community vibrant and resilient, I also recognize that it isn’t perfect. The festival encompasses a wealth of culture, artistry, and conversation, but it…

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HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE AGAINST TIME – A Profound Exploration of Disaster’s Aftermath

HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE AGAINST TIME, premiering on July 27 at 8/7c on National Geographic, offers an intimate and profound exploration into the numerous impacts of the catastrophic disaster, weaving together critical moments of the crisis with the events that led to it. This groundbreaking series presents an unparalleled, emotionally raw examination of the storm’s personal,…

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Soapbox.us: Revolutionizing Music, Education, and Fan Engagement with 3D Holograms

Soapbox.us is combining music, education, and technology to deliver 3D holographic experiences both in classrooms and fan spaces. The company produces life-size, spatially interactive performances and interviews featuring well-known artists and historical figures, streamed through virtual reality platforms like Meta Quest. Innovative Classroom Learning For classrooms, the platform transforms traditional instruction by placing immersive educational…

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Chef Tommy Washington Introduces Handcrafted Sauce and Rub Collection

Chef Tommy Washington, a familiar face in the culinary and television world, has introduced Tommy’s Kitchen, a curated line of sauces and rubs crafted from more than 30 years of experience in professional kitchens around the world. Blending Southern roots with classical training and international influence, Washington’s new brand brings his personal cooking philosophy into…

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