TV ONE PARTNERS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AT&T, AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE, BLACK RADIANCE, DISNEY PICTURES, MCDONALD’S, TOYOTA AND
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USHER & CHRIS BROWN’S “R&B” TOUR STARTS THIS SUMMER
Published on April 15, 2026 by Sonya's Spotlight
GRAMMY Award-winning icons Chris Brown and USHER today, officially announce dates for The R&B Tour, a 2026 co-headlining stadium run across North America. Uniting two of the genre’s defining hitmakers, the tour will deliver a must-see run of performances across the U.S. and Canada. The
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JAZZ IN THE GARDENS 2026 RECAP: A WEEKEND OF R&B ICONS, SOUTHERN SOUL & HIP-HOP LEGENDS
Published on March 13, 2026 by Sonya's Spotlight
Miami Gardens, FL – Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) 2026 delivered another unforgettable weekend of music, culture, and community as thousands gathered at Hard Rock Stadium for two days of electrifying performances. The festival’s second day also coincided with International
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2024 BLACK MUSIC HONORS
Published on May 20, 2024 by Sonya's Spotlight
JOHNNY GILL, PATRICE RUSHEN, BOOTSY COLLINS AND HEZEKIAH WALKER HONORED AT 2024 BLACK MUSIC HONORS; WITH A SURPRISE SALUTE TO MC LYTE Honoree/rapper MC Lyte Honoree/musician Bootsy Collins Honoree/singer Johnny Gill Honoree/singer Hezekiah Walker Honoree/singer Patrice
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37TH STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
Published on July 16, 2022 by Sonya's Spotlight
STAY TUNED FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM 2022 STELLAR AWARDS ANNUAL CEREMONY WAS SATURDAY, JULY 16TH AT COBB ENERGY CENTER, ATLANTA Pastor Mike Jr., CeCe Winans, Jonathan McReynolds, and Mali Music Among Top Honorees during the Greatest Night in Gospel Music The 37th Stellar Gospel Music
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JANET JACKSON, NICKI MINAJ, KEVIN HART, NEW EDITION, THE ISLEY BROTHERS AND MORE TO HEADLINE THE 2022 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE
Published on March 7, 2022 by Sonya's Spotlight
THE 27TH ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE HOSTED IN NEW ORLEANS WILL BE IN-PERSON AND FEATURE EXTENDED VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES, CELEBRATING “ITS THE BLACK JOY FOR ME” FROM JUNE 30 – JULY 3, 2022 ESSENCE Communications, Inc., the leading media, technology, and commerce company dedicated
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2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola Announces its 2021 “LIVE LOUD” VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
Published on June 10, 2021 by Sonya's Spotlight
ESSENCE, the leading and only 100% Black-owned media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities, announces its stellar talent line-up for its 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola—the world’s largest cultural, entertainment
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Essence Festival to Return in 2021 Due to Covid-19
Published on April 16, 2020 by Sonya's Spotlight
STATEMENT FROM ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ON THE 2020 ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE (April 15, 2020) “New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell bravely recommended yesterday that no large events take place in New Orleans in 2020, and ESSENCE fully supports that decision. After continued monitoring
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Painted Pink Educates on Breast Health Beyond Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Published on November 29, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
Ann-Marie Appiah, Founder of PAINTED PINK, is a force to be reckoned with. Her plight to help millennials become more aware of breast health and live a preventative life (through a network of support and empowerment) has changed the lives of many. Even after Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Sonya Jenkins’ Birthday & Book Release
Published on October 20, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
Author, Publisher and Actress Sonya Jenkins celebrated her Birthday and the release of her latest book, MOTIVATION: The Path to Inner Power, with her family and friends at Nikko Japanese Steakhouse in Tyrone, Ga. on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Guests mixed and mingled and dined with the
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Sonya Jenkins Showcases Novel, SHAYLA’S CATCH, in Essence Bookstore for 4th Year
Published on July 12, 2018 by Sonya's Spotlight
What a pleasure it was to be a part of the Essence Bookstore, once again, for the fourth year. Check out a few pics from my incredible time in the Essence Bookstore, meeting new readers and mingling with Essence Fest attendees! Thanks, Essence, Garden Distric Book Shop and all my new readers
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