Oxfam is returning to The Essence Festival of Culture, held annually in New Orleans. Essence is the nation's premier celebration of Black culture, music, and community empowerment.
This year, Oxfam’s A New Era for Black Women initiative is hosting, co-hosting or speaking at the following events:
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Friday, July 4
Black Wealth Generation 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, 2-5pm
Co-hosted by Federation of Southern Cooperatives and Oxfam
The Bella Rose Mansion, 807 Esplanade Ave
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Saturday, July 5
Leadership and Legacy of Black Women Brunch 11-2pm
Hosted by Collective PAC Education Fund
Loews Hotel, 300 Poydras Street
Celebrating Black Women in Environmental Justice 1-3 pm
Hosted by Young Gifted and Green [Panelist: Ashlee Thomas, Senior Policy and Program Advisor, Oxfam]
Nopsi Hotel, 317 Baronne Street
Black Women “Rooted,” A Celebration of Southern Power, Culture, and Resilience 3-6pm
Hosted by Oxfam [Moderator: Sophia Lafontant]
The Bella Rose Mansion, 807 Esplanade Ave