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How Essence Fest Could Affect The 2020 Election

This year's Essence Festival took on an added political significance in part because of Democrats' apparent recent realization that Black…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Watch Portions Of The 'Extra Black' NewsOne Now Essence Fest

Watch Portions Of The “Extra Black” NewsOne Now…

Original air date: July, 24, 2015 Roland Martin and NewsOne Now bring you sights, sounds, and exclusive interviews from the 2015…
by NewsOne Now
01.01.70
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Usher Pledges Allegiance To Black Americans With ‘Juneteenth’…

Usher made a bold statement with his attire at the Essence Music Festival this weekend. Not widely known for his…
by Desire Thompson
01.01.70
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How Lionel Richie Got His Start In The…

During this year’s “Essence” Festival, Roland Martin sat down with Lionel Richie. During their chat Richie explained how he got…
by NewsOne Now
01.01.70
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Catching Up With Terry McMillan

Roland Martin talked with “New York Times” best-selling author, Terry McMillan about what she loves about “Essence” Fest, new book,…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Catching Up With Charlie Wilson

Roland Martin caught up with Charlie Wilson during this year’s “Essence Fest.” Uncle Charlie broke down the secret to his…
by NewsOne Now
08.27.41
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Essence EIC On Empowering Black Women

Roland Martin talked with “Essence” Editor-in-Chief Vanessa K. Bush about challenges of being the voice of Black women. Bush also discusses how…
by NewsOne Now
08.24.41
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NewsOne Now Video Podcast: Uncle Charlie Wilson Brings…

Podcast: Download Roland Martin caught up with Charlie Wilson during this year’s “Essence Fest.” Uncle Charlie broke down the secret to his success…
by NewsOne Now
11.01.41
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NewsOne Now Essence Special Podcast

Podcast: Download This year’s Essence Festival was amazing and “NewsOne Now” was there to cover it all. Listen to interviews with Anthony…
by NewsOne Now
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Tyrese Thanks Coca-Cola For His Big Break

Singer/Actor Tyrese thanks Coca-Cola for launching his career and changing his life during this year’s Essence Festival. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland…
by NewsOne Now
01.01.70
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David And Tamela Mann Talk Marriage, New Reality…

David and Tamela Mann talked with Roland Martin during this year’s Essence Festival about having chemistry in marriage and  upcoming reality…
by NewsOne Now
01.01.70

Watch Prince and Nile Rodgers Play David Bowie’s…

It’s not every day that music fans get to see the artistry of Prince or Nile Rodgers live. Well, imagine the…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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