An Atlanta-based artist has contributed her talents to this year’s Essence Festival in an exciting way. Ellex Swavoni designed this year’s Crown Award — an honor presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition in celebration of natural hair. This is the third year of the Crown Awards, with recipients including Caroline Wanga, Creative Soul Photography, Michelle… Continue reading Atlanta-Based Artist Ellex Swavoni Designs Essence Festival Crown Award
New Orleans will play a significant role this year in a national celebration of Black hair, with several events at Essence Festival of Culture starting this weekend.