Essence USA – August 2019

More unforgettable Power Stage

moments included keynotes and

conversations with our favorite Auntie,

Congresswoman Maxine Waters,

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Reverend

Al Sharpton, Mayor of New Orleans

LaToya Cantrell and a special appearance

by the First Lady of New York City,

Chirlane McCray.

Fans were consumed in captivating

conversations about government, activism,

justice, wealth, family and more with

leading voices in politics, media, and

entertainment. We even got to dig deeper

into the groundbreaking mini-series, When

They See Us, with creator and commander-

in-fi lm herself, Ava Duvernay!

Senator

Kamala Harris

Mayor of South Bend

Pete Buttigieg

Senator

Cory Booker

Senator
Elizabeth Warren

Ebonee Davis

Congresswoman

Maxine Waters

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