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A Plan to Spread Essence Festival’s Economic Impact Throughout New Orleans
July 7, 2019During the first Global Black Economic Forum held at Essence Festival, Mayor Cantrell explained the false impression that tourism dollars stay in the city.
Ann Marie Sorrell Takes Over Essence Fest Bookstore
July 6, 2019Ann Marie Sorrell, Jamaican born philanthropist, author, award-winning business leader and entrepreneurial woman, will make her second debut at the 2019 Essence Festival in New Orleans. Sorrell’s book, Chronicles of a Serial Dater was chosen to be sold and displayed during Essence Fest in their popular bookstore as part of the Convention Center festivities. In […]
Essence Festival 2019: Beyond The Music
July 1, 2019The 2019 Annual Essence Festival continues its track of expansion in audience, scope, and influence – both on social and economic levels. Last years event brought in well over 500,000 attendees and $280 million in city revenue. The four-day event incorporates more of Louisiana’s black and minority-owned businesses via initiatives created by Essence’s new black […]
Celebrating New Orleans’ Young Entrepreneurs
June 30, 2019The youth of New Orleans has been in the news a lot lately. With the recent announcements of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s new juvenile justice initiative and the implementation of a citywide curfew, some residents have become concerned that the reputation of New Orleans’ children is being skewed unnecessarily negatively. “As a city, we should be […]
LaundryCares Foundation Hosts Free Laundry Day
June 19, 2019On Wednesday, June 19, the LaundryCares Foundation will host a Free Laundry Day event in New Orleans.
Pride on Film: The New Louisiana LGBT Film Festival
June 17, 2019Seeking “to hear voices from all members of the LGBT Community and allies,” at the end of June the Louisiana LGBT Film Festival will launch on June 28.
Taking Back Pride: New Orleans Reflections for Pride Month
June 13, 2019The ‘Take Back Pride’ march, was aimed at reclaiming the radical spirit of the first pride, the New York City Stonewall riot in 1969.
Progressive’s Weekend: PRIDE Edition
June 7, 2019This week, we’re going all out for one of our favorite local events: Pride Fest 2019.
Neaux Reel Idea (Special Edition): The Overlook Film Festival 2019 Triple Review Wrap-Around
June 1, 2019The Overlook Film Festival is one of horrific delights, giving local moviegoers fun scares from May 30th to June 2nd, 2019.
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