Essence Festival of Culture makes economic empowerment, financial health top business at celebrations for women of color

The 2023 Essence Culture Festival is taking place in New Orleans. There are many topics discussed throughout the festival including financial health with a panel of experts discussing and providing tools for a brighter financial future.

Everything from bridging the racial wealth gap to starting your own business.

The festival also gives ABC women, such as Chandra Wilson and Gabourey Sidibe, an opportunity to share what “Essence” means to them, plus fans can also meet their favorite stars from the hit ABC series “Abbott Elementary” and hear the inspiring testimonies that made it possible. in the entertainment industry.

Plus, KABC's Rachel Brown was happy to talk to ABC's new Bachelorette Charity Lawson about her highly anticipated season and what she's looking for in love.

“I'm a loving person so having someone who is going to be my life partner is also loving. How they treat people, how they interact with other people, not just me, is very important,” Lawson said.

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For more information about the Essence of Culture Festival: essence.com