The 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans has become a vibrant hub for Black-owned businesses, showcasing diverse products from clothing and accessories to
Melissa Butler is the CEO and founder of The Lip Bar, as well as the founder and creator of Thread Beauty. What began as a
Desirée Rogers is the co-owner and CEO of Fashion Fair Cosmetics, and the CEO of Black Opal. Rolling out caught up with Rogers during the
The 2023 Essence Festival of Culture was focused on uplifting and celebrating Black women from all walks of life. Many men were also in attendance
Felicia Hale is the chief of staff, North America, in the office of the president for The Coca-Cola Company Company. During the Essence Festival of
Celebrity host, actress, model, entrepreneur, and comedian Pretty Vee recently hosted Season 5 of “If Not For My Girls” on the Coca-Cola stage at the
A.P. Chaney is the director of creative strategy for Sparkling Flavors in North America for The Coca-Cola Company. As a Spelman alumna, she hosted a
On June 2, the Essence Festival of Culture concluded its three-day concert with some of the best women in hip-hop hosted by Angie Martinez. Some
