Words by Ronda Racha Penrice and Photography by Nigel Degraff As a longstanding sponsor of the Essence Festival, Ford has made New Orleans in July an annual pilgrimage. Come anywhere for over a decade and you are bound to learn

Many celebrities and tastemakers attended the Hennessy Privilège, #PrivilegeToast to honor Lifestyle Influencer and Restaurateur, Larry Morrow during festivities of the 25th Essence Music Festival weekend at the Emeril’s Delmonico. New Orleans native, Larry Morrow is a serial entrepreneur, event

Grammy Award-Winning R&B Artist Anthony Hamilton teamed up with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to host a private brunch during the 25th Essence Music Festival weekend in New Orleans. Anthony Hamilton hosted celebrity friends and influencers to #CelebrateStJude and learn

By Ronda Racha Penrice Credit: Circle One The 25th anniversary of the Essence Festival kicked off in its adopted hometown of New Orleans with style and purpose at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center. Now that the company is again 100