The festival officially started with a news conference at the convention center. WDSU's Reporter Shay O'Connor emceed the event. Mayor LaToya Cantrell said, "The Essence Festival. 31 years strong. We ...

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Photographers take photos of Essence staff, city leaders, and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, center, as they stand on ...

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