Essence Festival of Culture (June 30 - July 3)

It's Time for a Reality Check!

And this is the funniest reality check you'll ever get! Kicking off his North American Reality Check tour with his #ESSENCEFEST family, meet Kevin Hart on June 30th at the Smoothie King Center for a night of uncontrollable laughter and fun. You'll be all smiles from beginning to end, guaranteed. What better way to start ESSENCE Fest weekend? But don't sleep– tickets are moving FAST. Drop the link in the group chat and reserve your seats today!

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Juneteenth Weekend in the Chi!

The Road to ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola tour is making its last stop this Juneteenth weekend in your city! Join us at the Harold Washington Cultural Center on tomorrow from 12-4pm for a preview of the best of fest experiences Step out and enjoy an afternoon of free family fun with makeovers, giveaways, and live performances you don't want to miss!

Tylenol x Essence

Join Tylenol x Essence on July 2nd for a conversation on empowering your self-care journey at ESSENCE Wealth & Power™ featuring Global Black Economic Conversations. La La Anthony comes together with physician, Dr. Jen Caudle to discuss the importance of self-care and becoming your own best advocate. Learn about the health disparities facing Black women and how to overcome those barriers to get the treatment and resources you deserve.

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Your Chance to Win 2 Free Tickets to the ESSENCE Evening Concert Series™!

You're one tap away from your best Essence Festival of Culture™ Ever! Download EFOC Mobile App for a Chance to Win Evening Concert Tickets! For contest rules, visit https://essence.com/mobileappcontest

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Diverse Beauty For Everyone

Mented believes every woman should be able to find herself in the world of beauty, no matter her skin tone. When it comes to beauty, no one deserves to be an afterthought. Mented wants to thank the Essence community for joining us on this journey!

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