Black Beauty! Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis, June Ambrose, Iman & Others Attend Essence Magazine Upfronts

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Gabrielle Union, Bethann Hardison, Mikki Taylor, Iman, Afrobella

Black Beauty!

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Iman, Mikki Taylor, Gabrielle Union, Bethann Hardison, Afrobella

This week, well-known women of color gathered for Essence Magazine’s Upfront Event. The event included a panel discussion about the Power Of Confidence, hosted by Viola Davis. Panelists included: Mikki Taylor (Essence), Gabrielle Union, Iman, Bethan Hardison, Afrobella (Blogger) and Bethann Hardison (fashion activist). We also spotted celebrity stylist and designer June Ambrose, Emil Wilbekin (Essence), Danai Gurira, Tanika Ray (TV Personality), Marsha Ambrosius and a few other familiar faces. Check out some of the candid shots.

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June Ambrose, Emil Wilbekin

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June Ambrose, Afrobella

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