The thirtieth annual Essence Competition of Tradition introduced an array of Black thought leaders, artists, athletes and politicians. A-list stars like Serena Williams, Vice President Kamala Harris, Ava DuVernay and extra joined the pageant as audio system and performers for the occasion, which closes on Sunday.
Right here, see the standout celeb appears to be like from the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition.
Serena Williams
Serena Williams speaks onstage in the course of the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition at Ernest N. Morial Conference Middle on July 6 in New Orleans.
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Retired tennis celebrity Serena Williams talked about democratizing magnificence on Saturday along with her new model, Wyn Magnificence, in the course of the pageant’s BeautyCon occasion, sporting a tweed white collared prime and skirt set that includes black piping by Gucci. She accessorized with a silver and gold watch, a silver ring that includes a blue stone and a beaded necklace in pure wooden hues.
Vice President Kamala Harris
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition at Ernest N. Morial Conference Middle in New Orleans.
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Vice President Kamala Harris made a shock look alongside Lil Wayne throughout Essence’s tribute to 30 years of Money Cash Data on Friday. She wore a black pantsuit paired with a pastel shirt that featured a excessive neck and unfastened tie. The next day, she selected a vibrant blue go well with and joined Maxine Waters for an occasion.
(L-R) Terri Sewell, Maxine Waters, Steven Horsford, Kamala Harris, Jasmine Crockett and Nicole Austin-Hillery attend the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition on July 6 in New Orleans.
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Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay on the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition at Ernest N. Morial Conference Middle on July 6, in New Orleans.
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Filmmaker Ava DuVernay mentioned her critically acclaimed movie “Origin” in a panel alongside actor and filmmaker Aml Ameen in a lightweight blue, pinstriped shirtdress by Staud that featured a collar, mid-length sleeves and informal tie on the waist. She paired the costume with pointed white pumps.
Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton and The Roots on the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition on July 5 in New Orleans.
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“How You Love Somebody” singer Mickey Guyton took to the stage on the primary day of the pageant with The Roots in a periwinkle Retrofete jumpsuit that featured patterned knitting with textural components and cutouts.
Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brooks on the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition on July 5, 2024 in New Orleans.
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“The Shade Purple” star Danielle Brooks attended the star-studded occasion in a shiny, summery ensemble. She paired an orange and cream-colored, zebra patterned tank prime with a pleated, full-length fuchsia skirt that featured a thigh-high slit and many shine.
Meagan Good
Meagan Good on the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition on July 6, 2024 in New Orleans.
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Meagan Good, who stars in Tyler Perry’s upcoming movie “Divorce within the Black,” attended the New Orleans pageant celebrating Black tradition in a Hemant & Nandita halter minidress that featured a summery paisley sample in smooth orange, punk, inexperienced and yellow hues. She paired the minidress with shiny yellow platforms that featured a block heel.
Maxine Waters
Consultant Maxine Waters on the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition on July 6 in New Orleans.
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U.S. consultant Maxine Waters donned a lime inexperienced pantsuit and glossy sand-colored pumps throughout her dialog with Shawn Wood, Monique Idlett and Jabari Younger on the pageant’s International Black Financial Discussion board.
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo on the 2024 Essence Competition of Tradition on July 6 in New Orleans.
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“Euphoria” actor Colman Domingo, whose subsequent position is patriarch Joe Jackson within the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael,” attended the pageant in an all-black look with white, textural accents.
The thirtieth annual Essence Competition of Tradition, held in New Orleans, launched in 1995 to have a good time “Essence” journal’s twenty fifth anniversary. This yr’s occasion options performances by Usher, Charlie Wilson, Large Boi and Janet Jackson, together with in-depth boards about varied matters impacting the Black neighborhood.
