<p>ESSENCE's 2013 Year in Review</p>

<p>This year had its fair share of highs and lows, let's take a look back at the most memorable moments of 2013.</p> <p> </p>

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EXCLUSIVE First Look: Brandy Reprises Her Role As Cinderella in Disney's "Descendants: The Rise of Red"

EXCLUSIVE First Look: Brandy Reprises Her Role As Cinderella in Disney’s “Descendants: The Rise of Red”

The Mentorship Journey Of Shirley Chisholm Guiding Barbara Lee In 'Shirley' Biopic

The Mentorship Journey Of Shirley Chisholm Guiding Barbara Lee In ‘Shirley’ Biopic

Here’s What Happened At The 17th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Awards

Here’s What Happened At The 17th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Awards

WATCH: Uncle Luke and Jermaine Dupri Share Favorite Freaknik Memories And How Atlanta Became Hip Hop's Bedrock

WATCH: Uncle Luke and Jermaine Dupri Share Favorite Freaknik Memories And How Atlanta Became Hip Hop’s Bedrock

EXCLUSIVE: New Short Film Details The Role Of Black Excellence In The Rodeo

EXCLUSIVE: New Short Film Details The Role Of Black Excellence In The Rodeo

Joy Taylor And Taylor Rooks Break Free Of Restrictions With ‘Two Personal’

Joy Taylor And Taylor Rooks Break Free Of Restrictions With ‘Two Personal’

ESSENCE.com's Exclusive Celebrity Portraits of 2013

ESSENCE.com's Exclusive Celebrity Portraits of 2013

Stars flocked to ESSENCE this year to share and celebrate their success. Check out our portrait gallery of the most…