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WATCH: In My Feed - New Orleans is ESSENCE’s ‘Forever Home’

By Essence · Updated June 1, 2023
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What started as a festival to celebrate the magazine’s 25th anniversary has
evolved into an impactful event spotlighting the city and its culture while bringing in millions of dollars each year. ESSENCE Ventures’ President and CEO Caroline Wanga says it’s the largest festival in the country by per day attendance.

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