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The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® Goes Down from June 29 - July 3 with Unmatched Daytime Experiences

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Get ready for the hottest lineup of performances, summits, and panels that'll have you vibing like you're at the front row of our evening concert series.

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  • Get ready for the hottest lineup of performances, summits, and panels that'll have you vibing like you're at the front row of our evening concert series.
  • The entire ecosystem of the Essence Ventures portfolio of brands will come together to create an unforgettable Daytime Experience including the debut of Beautycon™, AFROPUNK and ESSENCE Studios at this year’s festival.
  • For the full list of on-site experiences and to purchase tickets in the Crescent City, please visit the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® website at www.ESSENCEFestival.com .
  • Join the conversation on social @ESSENCEFest or experience this year’s festival online at ESSENCE.com .

Angela Y. Davis, Amy Sherald, Clara Wu Tsai, Crystal R. McCrary and Raymond McGuire to be honored at the May 23rd Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner & Auction in NYC

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Gordon Parks Foundation will host its annual Awards Dinner and Auction celebrating Gordon Parks's legacy and those continuing his commitment to advancing social justice on Tuesday, May 23rd at Cipriani 42nd St. This year's gala will honor scholar and activist Angela Y. Davis, artist Amy Sherald, businesswoman and philanthropist Clara Wu Tsai, author and producer Crystal R. McCrary and businessman and community leader Raymond McGuire. Additionally, the Foundation will welcome Kate Clark Harris, daughter of Dr. Kenneth Clark and Dr. Mamie Clark, groundbreaking psychologists who developed the "doll test" experiments, which were photographed by Parks for Ebony in 1947.

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  • This year's gala will honor scholar and activist Angela Y. Davis, artist Amy Sherald, businesswoman and philanthropist Clara Wu Tsai, author and producer Crystal R. McCrary and businessman and community leader Raymond McGuire.
  • PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Gordon Parks Foundation will host its annual Awards Dinner and Auction celebrating Gordon Parks's legacy and those continuing his commitment to advancing social justice on Tuesday, May 23rd at Cipriani 42nd St.
  • This year's gala will honor scholar and activist Angela Y. Davis, artist Amy Sherald, businesswoman and philanthropist Clara Wu Tsai, author and producer Crystal R. McCrary and businessman and community leader Raymond McGuire.
  • They can be purchased on the Gordon Parks Foundation website , or by contacting Buckley Hall Events at [email protected] or 914-579-1000.

Nearly 65,000 Fans Attended the Star-studded Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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America’s favorite gourmet gathering on the beach, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) took over the Magic City February 23-26 with its largest edition ever welcoming nearly 65,000 fans from across the country.

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  • America’s favorite gourmet gathering on the beach, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) took over the Magic City February 23-26 with its largest edition ever welcoming nearly 65,000 fans from across the country.
  • South Florida chefs, restaurants and bars also won big throughout the weekend.
  • On Saturday, February 25, the Americana Lawn at the Loews Miami Beach was transformed for the debut of FoodieCon® presented by Instagram .
  • Stay up to date all year long by following along with the #SOBEWFF hashtag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Recording Academy® Adds New Members to the Black Music Collective

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective (BMC) has added new music creators and professionals to their esteemed Honorary Chairs and Leadership Council.

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  • The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective (BMC) has added new music creators and professionals to their esteemed Honorary Chairs and Leadership Council.
  • The Black Music Collective is dedicated to the inclusion, recognition and advancement of Black music and its creators and professionals within the Recording Academy and music industry at-large.
  • "The Black Music Collective has remained steadfast in its mission to advance Black music since its founding in 2020.
  • The Black Music Collective's Honorary Chairs and Leadership Council include the following returning and new members:

Hip-hop icon D-Nice invests in Simplicity, a tech startup that innovates cities and local governments.

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif,., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplicity Tech Inc., the technology company behind the city super-app, announced that D-Nice had joined the company's Advisory Board as an investor and ambassador for the City of Los Angeles, and cities joining the platform across the U.S. Simplicity app is a "city in your phone" where people find all critical city updates, emergencies, outages, road closures, enforcements, city events, and more. The app is currently used in over 100 cities, including San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago suburbs.

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  • Derrick "D-Nice" Jones has invested in Silicon Valley-based startup Simplicity, which revolutionizes how cities and residents communicate and interact.
  • Simplicity app is a "city in your phone" where people find all critical city updates, emergencies, outages, road closures, enforcements, city events, and more.
  • The app is currently used in over 100 cities, including San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago suburbs.
  • Simplicity Tech Inc. is a technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Chicago and Bratislava, Slovakia.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola Announces Its Partnerships With AT&T, Ford, McDonald’s, Target, The Walt Disney Company and UnitedHealth Group

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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ESSENCE Communications, Inc., the leading media, technology, and commerce company serving Black women and communities, today announces its major partnership with AT&T, Ford, McDonalds, Target, The Walt Disney Company and UnitedHealth for the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca Cola.

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  • ESSENCE Communications, Inc., the leading media, technology, and commerce company serving Black women and communities, today announces its major partnership with AT&T, Ford, McDonalds, Target, The Walt Disney Company and UnitedHealth for the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca Cola.
  • This years festival is taking place June 30-July 3 in-person in New Orleans and virtually on EssenceFestival.com.
  • With an impressive slate of talent, the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola will deliver diverse programming and impactful moments.
  • The Walt Disney Company joins Essence to celebrate "The Power of Joy" with Black excellence reflected across its brands, content, talent, and experiences.

ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s Roster Is Heating up With Wizkid, City Girls, Beenie Man, TEMS, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface, Kes, Mickey Guyton and More Still to Come

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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This super bowl of culture is making sure that getting back out there safely is worth it.

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  • This super bowl of culture is making sure that getting back out there safely is worth it.
  • At Smoothie King Center, ESSENCE Festival of Culture will kick off with Lifestyle Specialist and Atlanta Radio Host Kenny Burns and comedic rock star Kevin Hart!
  • ESSENCE takes over the Caesars Superdome with performances by Mickey Guyton, Kes, Machel Montano, Beenie Man, headlined by the Queen Nicki Minaj!
  • As the nations largest festival by per day attendance, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture is a staple that celebrates community and empowers equity.

GRAMMY®-winning Recording Artist John Legend to Receive Global Impact Award at Recording Academy® Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The Recording Academy announced today 12-time GRAMMY-winning artist John Legend will be honored during Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective taking place in-person during GRAMMY Week.

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  • The Recording Academy announced today 12-time GRAMMY-winning artist John Legend will be honored during Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective taking place in-person during GRAMMY Week.
  • Legend will be receiving the first-ever Recording Academy Global Impact Award for his personal and professional achievements in the music industry.
  • "It is our distinct honor to celebrate John Legend as the inaugural recipient of the Recording Academy Honors' Global Impact Award," said Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Co-President of the Recording Academy.
  • MVD Inc will be producing the Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective GRAMMY Week event.

Urban One Honors Premiere Exceeds Network Estimates, Receiving Double-Digit Ratings Increase on TV One and CLEO TV

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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The show, which aired on TV One and CLEO TV on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, surpassed last year's premiere by double-digits among L+3 P25-54 and W25-54 and P2+ delivery (+52%/+31%/+20%).

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  • The show, which aired on TV One and CLEO TV on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, surpassed last year's premiere by double-digits among L+3 P25-54 and W25-54 and P2+ delivery (+52%/+31%/+20%).
  • The Monday night premiere brought in 677,000 P2+ unique viewers across the TV One and CLEO TV telecasts.
  • The 52 percent increase in TV One ratings exceeded estimates for the network as the ceremony landed in the top 10 programs on ad-supported cable in its time-period among P25-54 Black audiences (excluding sports).
  • Launched in January 2004, TV One currently serves 49 million households and CLEO TV, launched in January 2019, is the sister network available in 44 million households.

Oscar & Grammy Award-Winning Singer H.E.R. Takes The Stage to Open This Year's Urban One Honors Presented by T-Mobile

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Urban One announced Oscar and Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Urban One announced Oscar and Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R.
  • will open this year's URBAN ONE HONORS with an explosive performance.
  • "We're thrilled to celebrate Dr. King with Urban One Honors by honoring the music, the magic and the soundtrack of Black America."
  • URBAN ONE HONORS is Executive Produced by Eric Tomosunas and Robert A. Boyd, II of Swirl Films.