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The 4th of July weekend is always packed with events happening around town, many of which are related to the city’s biggest event outside of Mardi Gras, the Essence Festival. Essence Festival The Essence Festival is a celebration of black women, who drive pop culture, fashion, elections, and it also brings in more revenue to […]
“We try to make sure her legacy and the work she did doesn’t get erased,” said Blair Haley about his grandmother, Oretha Castle Haley.
The first lady “made a mistake. So, we wanted to correct the mistake. What she must’ve meant to say is that she DID care.”
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Here’s where to hang before and after the fireworks on July 4th.