Friday, July 6
9:00am – 5:55pm
ESSENCE Empowerment Experience
“Power of Family & Love”
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Steve Harvey, Melissa Harris-Perry, Tamar Braxton, Trina Braxton, Mary Mary, Vanessa Williams, Roland Martin, Soledad O’Brien & more
3:00-6:00pm
ESSENCE Music Festival Block Party Featuring Doug E Fresh
Champions Square
Kourtney Heart, Beverly Bond, Doug E. Fresh
7:00pm-1:00am
ESSENCE Music Festival Evening Concert
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, D’Angelo, Trey Songz, Marsha Ambrosius, Q Parker & more
