(BPRW) ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® Unveils 2026 Cultural Curators Mara Brock Akil, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Nina Compton, Joining Chief Curator Teyana Taylor

Published on April 16, 2026

(Black PR Wire) NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® will welcome Mara Brock Akil, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Nina Compton, as its 2026 Cultural Curators, joining previously announced Chi...

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