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9.3K views · 66 reactions | We’re thrilled to announce that ESSENCE's Branded Content team has won a Bronze Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Telly Award for their outstanding collaboration with Pinterest's Hair4U! This award showcases our commitment to pushing creative boundaries and celebrates the dedication and talent behind the scenes. Don’t miss out! Head over to ESSENCE.com to watch the full video and drop some love for our team in the comments. | Essence | Facebook

12K views · 258 reactions | Sneak peek of ESSENCE's new live show, ESSENCE Live! Join us on Thursday, March 19th at 4 p.m. ET on ESSENCE.com. | Essence | Facebook

608 reactions · 123 shares | ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® is back in the Big Easy, June 30th – July 3rd! Kicking off the weekend with a lineup you won’t want to MISS! It’s giving all the vibes from Afrobeat all the way to Soul snatchin’! It’s the Black Joy for Me! Get your tickets now at ESSENCEFestival.com! Sponsored by #DreaminBlack #CokeESSENCEFest #IfNotForMyGirls #BlackandPostivelyGolden #ESSENCEFestxTarget | Essence | Facebook

4.4K reactions · 1.1K shares | It’s The Black Joy For Me -ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Presented by Coca-Cola is back in New Orleans June 30th – July 3rd. A weekend full of experiences, with live performances by Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, Isley Bros, New Edition, Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker, The Roots and more! Get your tickets now! | Essence | Facebook

143K views · 6.3K reactions | Kofi Siriboe is taking all the love in at #EssenceFest while the ladies continue to swoon.  | Essence Festival | Facebook