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Home · 2014 ESSENCE Festival

Road To ESSENCE Festival: The Chi

As we gear up for the 20th Anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival, we made our second of four stops to the Windy City. Take a look at entertainers Kindred The Family Soul, Syleena Johnson and Kem rock the crowd during our Free Fun Day in the Chi.
By Shenequa A. Golding · Updated October 27, 2020
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Free Fun Day In The Chi

While at the Road to ESSENCE Festival Chicago, attendees learned how to improve denta; health to maintain their Colgate Total smiles.

Road To ESSENCE Festival: The Chi
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Deputy Managing Editor Dawnie Walton poses with other panelists.

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Free Fun Day In The Chi

Attendees enjoy a free makeover, courtesy of My Black Is Beautiful.

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Free Fun Day In The Chi

ESSENCE Deputy Managing Editor Dawnie Walton speaks with Dr. Syleecia Thomspon, entreprenur and talent manager for her sister Syleena Johnson.

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Free Fun Day In The Chi

Full Force shows off their moves as they get the crowd excited at the Road To ESSENCE Festival Chicago.

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Free Fun Day In The Chi

These lovely ladies from My Black Is Beautiful prepare for a jam-packed day of festivities.

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Free Fun Day In The Chi

Attendees patiently wait for the entertainers to grace the stage.

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Free Fun Day In The Chi

Kem shows off his beautiful smile and vocals to a packed crowd at the Road To ESSENCE Festival Chicago.

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Free Fun Day In The Chi

Syleena Johnson rocks the Chicago crowd.

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Free Fun Day In The Chi

Here’s Kindred The Family Soul in musical harmony as they serende the crowd.

Road To ESSENCE Festival: The Chi
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