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Lupita Nyong'o: Black Women in Hollywood Honorees Speeches

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The ESSENCE Breakthrough Performance Award-winner spoke poignantly about true beauty, confidence, and what it means to see reflections of ourselves celebrated.

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ESSENCE Festival turns 20, and has grown to the largerst gathering for entertainment, inspiration, food, arts and family expereinces in the country! Get your tickets now and prepare yourself for the best 4th of July weekend ever!

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