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Home · 2014 ESSENCE Festival

Here's What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival's Convention Center

Take a look at some of the happenings around the Convention Center on day two of the ESSENCE Festival.
By · Updated October 27, 2020
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Wendy Raquel Robinson

Wendy Raquel Robinson shows off her beautiful smile backstage at the ESSENCE Festival.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
02
Mikki Taylor

Mikki Taylor welcomes everyone to the 20th Anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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Melissa Harris-Perry and Alicia Keys

Moderator Melissa Harris-Perry and Alicia Keys share a laugh during the “Empowering Black Women to End AIDS” panel.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
04
#YesWeCode

Stop by the #YesWeCode booth — Prince’s initiative with Rebuild the dream — to learn all about the wonders of coding.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
05
Soledad O’Brien, Robin Roberts and Sally Ann Roberts

Soledad O’Brien poses with Robin Roberts and Sally Ann Roberts after moderating their panel “Sisters in the Name of Love.”

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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Robin Roberts and Sally-Ann Roberts

Robin Roberts and Sally Ann-Roberts show eachother some sisterly love during their panel.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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Roland Martin and Nephew Tommy

Roland Martin and prankster Nephew Tommy hang out backstage.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
08
Dr. Lisa Moreno-Walton

Dr. Lisa Moreno-Walton speaks to the crowd about the importance of AIDS prevention.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
09
Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey brings the funny and the real during his “Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man” panel.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
10
Tiffanie Barriere

Mixologist Tiffanie Barriere creates a drink that’s short on calories but not on taste.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
11
Lisa Nichols and Steve Harvey

After leaving the ESSENCE Empowerment audience with practical wisdom to achieve their individual success, Lisa Nichols and Steve Harvey pose for a photo.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
12
Soledad O’Brien and Tyler Perry

Soledad O’Brien and Tyler Perry share a hug after Perry was inducted into the ESSENCE Empowerment Hall of Fame.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
13
Roland Martin and Mayor Kasim Reed

Roland Martin and Mayor Kasim Reed share their opinions on how to better educate the black community.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
14
Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey offers practical advice on how to become a success.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
15
Sarah Jakes

Sarah Jakes speaks honestly about her experience as a young mother during her “Learning from Love Mistakes” discussion.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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Mayor Kasim Reed

Mayor Kasim Reed speaks passionately about the importance of educating black children.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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Dr. Steve Perry

Dr. Steve Perry talks about the importance of education on the “What’s at Stake Part II” panel discussion.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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Roland Martin

Roland Martin was also on hand to discuss education within the black community during the “What’s at Stake Part II” panel discussion.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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Lisa Nichols

Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Lisa Nichols receives a warm welcome during her “Act Like a Success” panel.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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Olubunmi ‘Boomie’ Odumade, 2014 Chevron Powermoves.NOLA winner
Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
21
Chef Carolyn

Louisiana native, Chef Carolyn shows the ESSENCE Empowerment audience how to modify traditional dishes with healthier subsitutes that are just as tasty.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
22
Human Exploration

Anthing is possible at the ESSENCE Festival, so if you want to reach for the stars, go right ahead.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
23
National Council of Negro Women

Stop by the National Council of Negro Women and learn all about the contributions black women have made.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
24
Sebastian Mikael

Before lighting up the stage in the Superlounge, Sebastian Mikael, wearing his trademark fedora, takes a stroll through the convention center.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
25
Say Cheese!

Who doesn’t love taking cute photos? These two friends show off their gorgeous smiles while enjoying all the festivities at the ESSENCE Festival.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
26
Cori Murray and Charlie Wilson

Before Uncle Charlie tore down the ESSENCE Festival stage, he chatted with Entertainment Director, Cori Murray to warn her and everybody else, he’s tearing the roof off, and that he did.

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Body by Denise

With all the good food people have been eating, it’s only right time be made to get a good workout in.

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Angie Stone

Showing off a new haircut, Angie Stone serenades the ESSENCE Festival crowd.

Here’s What You Missed at the ESSENCE Festival’s Convention Center
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