Essence Fest Wants $12 Million a Year. New Orleans Should Ask What It Gets Back

Essence Festival of Culture New Orleans crowd

Essence Fest is seeking up to $12 million a year from New Orleans and Louisiana as its contract expires in September. The economic case for keeping it here is

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Essence Fest Wants $12 Million a Year. New Orleans Should Ask What It Gets Back

Essence Fest Wants $12 Million a Year. New Orleans Should Ask What It Gets Back

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Essence Fest Wants $12 Million a Year. New Orleans Should Ask What It Gets Back

Essence Fest Wants $12 Million a Year. New Orleans Should Ask What It Gets Back

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