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Mona Scott-Young Says You'd Better Be A 'Beast' If You Want To Step Into Her Circle
2019 ESSENCE Festival · Money & Career

Mona Scott-Young Says You'd Better Be A 'Beast' If You Want To Step Into Her Circle

The executive producer of VH1’s "Love & Hip Hop" franchises talked business alongside other successful Black women bawses at Essence Festival's E-Suite.
By Chelsea Brasted · Jul 12, 2019
If You Ask These Three Black Women Entrepreneurs, Big Risks Are Part Of The Game
2019 ESSENCE Festival · Money & Career

If You Ask These Three Black Women Entrepreneurs, Big Risks Are Part Of The Game

"Those who take chances, make advances," said Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole.
By Chelsea Brasted · Jul 12, 2019
WATCH: Mary J. Blige Joins The Clark Sisters & The Cast Of Their Biopic For An Emotional Conversation At Essence Fest
2019 ESSENCE Festival · Entertainment

WATCH: Mary J. Blige Joins The Clark Sisters & The Cast Of Their Biopic For An Emotional Conversation At Essence Fest

"This movie was written by Black women, produced by Black women, acted by Black women and directed by a Black woman. Black women did this."
By Chelsea Brasted · Jul 10, 2019
Former President Of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shares Profound Global Message For Black Business Owners
2019 ESSENCE Festival · Money & Career

Former President Of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Shares Profound Global Message For Black Business Owners

Sirleaf drew on the connection between Africa and Black Americans, saying both groups do support each other but should look for new ways of connecting,
By Chelsea Brasted · Jul 10, 2019
Can Financial Inequality Become A Thing Of The Past? Bishop T.D. Jakes Think So
Money & Career

Can Financial Inequality Become A Thing Of The Past? Bishop T.D. Jakes Think So

“The only difference between being buried and being planted is expectation,” Jakes said. “You have to have this attitude: I have not been buried. I have been planted. I’m gonna come back.”
By Chelsea Brasted · Jul 10, 2019
NOLA Mayor LaToya Cantrell Wants City Residents To Feel Essence Festival Impact
2019 ESSENCE Festival · Money & Career

NOLA Mayor LaToya Cantrell Wants City Residents To Feel Essence Festival Impact

“Those who are visiting also feel their purpose here is meaningful,” Cantrell said. 
By Chelsea Brasted · Jul 10, 2019
Mayor Pete Buttigieg At Essence Festival: 'When Black Women Mobilize, Outcomes Change'
2019 ESSENCE Festival · Politics

Mayor Pete Buttigieg At Essence Festival: 'When Black Women Mobilize, Outcomes Change'

Mayor Pete spoke to the crowd at Essence Festival and spoke about Black women being mobilizers and changemakers, as well as reparations.
By Chelsea Brasted · Jul 7, 2019
Inaugural Global Black Economic Forum Launches With Messages Of Empowerment
Money & Career

Inaugural Global Black Economic Forum Launches With Messages Of Empowerment

“We recognize that in order to make an impact, we have to address the ecosystem,” said Thasunda Brown Duckett, the CEO of Chase Consumer Banking.
By Chelsea Brasted · Jul 7, 2019
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