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Home · 2014 ESSENCE Festival

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember

With performances by Avery* Sunshine, Raheem DeVaughn and Marsha Ambrousius, the last stop on Road To ESSENCE Festival in Washington, D.C. was one to remember.
By · Updated October 27, 2020
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Our Biggest Crowd Yet!

It was a packed crowd at the last stop in Laurel, MD for the Road to ESSENCE Festival, sponsored by Walmart.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Walmart

Walmart was on hand to help us kick off The Road To ESSENCE Festival in Laurel, M.D.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Cynthia Bailey

Real Housewives of AtlantasStar Cynthia Bailey hosts the fitness fashion show at Road to Essence Festival in Laurel, MD. 

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Fitness Fashion Show

Road To ESSENCE Festival attendees enjoyed a fitness fashion show in which they were given tips on how to lead healthier lives.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Avery * Sunshine

Avery * Sunshine prepares to do what she does best: show off her powerful vocals!

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Wayna

Wayna kept it simple and beautiful with an acoustic guitar performance.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Raheem DeVaughn

Raheem DeVaughn serenades his hometown crowd.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Cori Murry, Avery * Sunshine and Michelle Ebanks

ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks poses with Road To ESSENCE Festival performer Avery * Sunshine and ESSENCE Magazine Entertainment Director Cori Murray.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Colgate

Colgate gave The Road To ESSENCE Festival attendees tips on how to perfect their Colgate Smiles.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Marsha Ambrosius Performs

Marsha Ambrosius shows off her beautiful smile while performing for the crowd.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Vashawn Mitchell Performs

Gospel singer Vashawn Mitchell puts on a powerful performance.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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Michelle Ebanks and Raheem DeVaughn

ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks poses for a photo with The Road To ESSENCE Festival performer Raheem DeVaughn.

Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrousius Make D.C. Road To ESSENCE Festival One to Remember
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