# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Essence Festival 2025: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 05 Jul, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Young, Gifted & Green in NOLA for a FREE Panel + Reception at Essence Festival 2025!About this EventBlack women have been and continue to be the backbone of the environmental justice movement maintaining the spirit of Black excellence like our founding Mother of the Movement Hazel Johnson. As the annual Essence Festival celebrates the beauty and brilliance of Black womanhood, this reception panel will focus on the victories and the continued fight against legacy pollution and environmental racism in Black communities representing rural and urban cities and towns from across the country.Location: Nopsi Hotel (1st floor ballroom), 317 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112FREE OPEN BAR + HORS D'OUVRES!Keynote Speaker: Rep. Justin J. Pearson | TN State Legislature (District 86)Special Guest: Dr. Beverly Wright | Deep South Environmental Justice CenterMistress of Ceremonies: Abre' Conner, Esq | NAACPFeatured Speakers:LaTricea D. Adams | Young, Gifted & GreenKiara Rutherford | Climate Action CampaignSharon Lavigne | Rise St. JamesSenator London Lamar (TN-D) | TN LegislatureKaitlin Joshua | EarthworksDr. Kimberly Pearson | Memphis Community Against PollutionAlayna Chuney | Carbon180Ashlee Thomas | OxfamRoishette Sibley-Ozane | Vessel Project of LouisianaDr. Shelley Francis | EVNoireKari Fulton | EJ & Climate Justice ActivistThank You to Our Sponsors:Climate Power | Platinum SponsorCarbon 180, Environmental Defense Fund & Climate Action Campaign| Gold SponsorEarthjustice & Oxfam | Bronze SponsorNOTE: This FREE event is first come/first served and space is limited . Ticket DOES NOT guarantee entrance but is still required. Limited Street parking. Ride share strongly suggested. Timely arrival required for entry. Doors open at 12:45 PM and the program will start promptly at 1:00 PM. Free ticket includes open bar and hors d'oeuvres.AgendaOpening Remarks & Introduction of the MC:  LaTricea Adams Welcome: Dr. Beverly WrightKeynote: Rep. Justin J. PearsonPanel 1: The Role of Black Motherhood in the Environmental Justice MovementPanel 2: Still Standing on EJ Business: Strategies for Building Power Closing Remarks: LaTricea D. Adams
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/essence-festival-2025-celebrating-black-women-in-environmental-justice/100001392956212529
- **Event Categories**: festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: New Orleans
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
- **lat**: 29.9520488
- **long**: -90.07265
- **full address**: NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Essence Festival 2025: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice being held?
  - **A:** Essence Festival 2025: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice takes place on Sat, 05 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 05 Jul, 2025 at 03:00 pm at NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Essence Festival 2025: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice?
  - **A:** Essence Festival 2025: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice is organized by Black Millennials for Flint.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Essence Festival 2025: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Essence Festival 2025: Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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