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The ESSENCE Brand – We Serve Black Women Deeply ESSENCE Communications is the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 24 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content. With a multi-platform presence in publishing, experiential and online, ESSENCE encompasses its signature magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; as well as live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival. Essence Communications is owned by Essence Ventures, an independent Black-owned, technology-driven company focused on merging content, community and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of people of color.

Market Umbrella is a New Orleans-based nonprofit cultivating the power of the farmers' markets to drive economic and community health. We operate the Crescent City Farmers Markets and deliver nutrition education and food access programs that support local producers and expand access to fresh, local foods.

Our mission is to support the LGBTQ+ community by promoting well-being, advocating for equity and opportunity, and celebrating our diverse experiences.