ESSENCE Festival And Activism Take Center Stage Over 4th Of July Weekend

Missy Elliott celebrated her birthday with a hype performance.
Couples attended the festival and participated in panels together.
Civil rights groups are fighting back against an affirmative action ban with a lawsuit.
Notable celebrities like Daniel Kaluuya, Method Man, and Monica were featured on digital covers.
The festival celebrated Black excellence in culture, music, fashion, film, and more.