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Raheem DeVaughn Talks Legacy, HIV Advocacy, and Partnering with Gilead at Essence ...

At the 2025 Essence Festival, R&B artist and activist Raheem DeVaughn took a ...

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Inside Tiny Desk: Bobby Carter on Curating Iconic Moments and Celebrating Black Music

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“I want to be known as a humanitarian… somebod “I want to be known as a humanitarian… somebody who’s about community.” - @raheem_devaughn At the 2025 #EssenceFestival, R&B artist and activist Raheem DeVaughn reflected on his career, his legacy, and the work he’s doing to fight HIV stigma in the Black community with his Gilead partnership. “It’s great to still have my name in the conversation of music, radio, media, advocacy — all the things that are important.” Alongside Dr. Contessa Metcalfe and Tamar Braxton, DeVaughn is promoting HIV education, testing, and prevention — including conversations about PrEP. “Black women make up for more than 50% of the new cases among women. Get tested, talk to your doctor about PrEP. Have the conversations. They have home kits now. You swab me, I swab you.” 🎤@williamtimothycarter 
#RaheemDeVaughn #EssenceFest2025 #HIVAwareness #PrEP #BlackHealthMatters #HIVPrevention #EndTheStigma #MusicWithPurpose
Hey yall! 👋🏾 Can we start a serious petition Hey yall! 👋🏾 Can we start a serious petition to get @ToniBraxton a NPR Tiny Desk concert?! Because the world needs that moment — the vocals, the catalog, the emotion! 🎶🔥 During #EssenceFestival weekend, I caught up with @djcuzzinb, host & producer of #NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk series, and YES, I asked him: How do we get #tonibraxton on Tiny Desk?! 👀 I need to be in the room for that one and hear my favorite singer live for the first time ! With everything that’s happening right now, the joy that @nprmusic brings is needed! 👉🏾 Visit InquisitiveCarter.com to watch the full interview or comment “TONI” and I’ll send it your way. #ToniBraxton #TinyDesk #NPRMusic #EssenceFest #RnBLegend #BlackMusicMonth #InquisitiveCarter #BobbyCarter #BraxtonFamilyValues
As accomplished as Mr. @adamblackstone is, and we As accomplished as Mr. @adamblackstone is, and we talked about a few things at #EssenceFest (full interview next week), I HAD to ask him about working with @badgalriri for her #SuperBowl halftime performance! With hits on top of hits, it’s definitely hard to compact a lot within 13 minutes, but I feel they accomplished a lot! Hey #Rihanna 👋🏾 #SuperBowlHalftime, #RihannaNavy, #HalftimeShow, #MusicLegend, #CreativeGenius, #BehindTheMusic, #EssenceFest2025, #EssenceFestival
✨ Love, joy, and powdered sugar! 🍩
We caugh ✨ Love, joy, and powdered sugar! 🍩
We caught up with @theblairisms at #EssenceFest2025, where Blair & Brandon Dottin-Haley talked about Essence Festival, judging the official Beignet Battle and 16 years of partnership🖤🏳️‍🌈 
#TheBlairisms #BlackLove #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackJoy #Beignets #BlackCreatives #EssenceFestival #BLAIRISMS #MarriedLife
I caught up with Dr. Contessa (@drcontessa ) at th I caught up with Dr. Contessa (@drcontessa ) at the 55th Anniversary #EssenceFest, where she spoke about the importance of advocating for Black women’s health, her partnership with @gileadsciences and reflected on stepping away from #MarriedtoMedicine 🎥🩺 🎤 Interview by: @williamtimothycarter 
#DrContessa #MarriedToMedicine #BlackWomensHealth #EssenceFestival2025 #InquisitiveCarter #HealthAdvocate #RealityTV #BlackDoctorsMatter
🚨 Hey ya’ll 👋🏾 NPR’s #TinyDesk concer 🚨 Hey ya’ll 👋🏾 NPR’s #TinyDesk concerts have cultivated a loyal fan base, thanks to their diverse range of genres, artistry, cultural depth, and rich musical history. During #EssenceFestival weekend, Tiny Desk host and producer Bobby Carter reflected on his journey, saying his current role is “beyond anything” he dreamed of as a child. With more than a decade on the Tiny Desk team and 25 years overall at NPR, @djcuzzinb said, “To watch within that time, the way it has grown and expanded, and what it means to people—as a music lover, as someone who is obsessed with music—it’s just a blessing.” Carter sat down with #Maxwell in the men’s suede lounge during @essencefest weekend before the artist’s evening performance. We discussed his conversation with Maxwell, Tiny Desk as a whole, Black Music Month concerts, where #KeyshiaCole’s Tiny Desk is at, and how can we get #ToniBraxton a Tiny Desk. 👉🏾👉🏾 Visit inquisitivecarter.com or comment “watch” below and I’ll send the direct link to the interview. #EssenceFest #NPRMusic #BlackMusicMonth #MusicConversation #LiveMusic #MusicLovers #InquisitiveCarter
Filled with fun, purpose, and celebration, Marylan Filled with fun, purpose, and celebration, Maryland Gov. #WesMoore and First Lady #DawnMoore graced the 2025 #EssenceFestival. The couple participated in the Global Black Economic Forum, joining a distinguished lineup of politicians, public officials, and artists, including Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. @govwesMoore described @essencefest weekend as “one of the greatest celebrations of Black love and of excellence that we have in the country,” noting that the event also marked a personal milestone: his 18th wedding anniversary with the First Lady. In our conversation, @iamwesmoore shared his perspective on Black economic power, which he defined in one word: “wealth,” which he expanded on. His response emphasized the importance of action, taking concrete steps toward economic empowerment. That focus on actionable progress echoed sentiments he shared for vetoing a proposed reparations study earlier this year in Maryland.
#Mike Merrill, #LanceGross, #KevOnStage and Laterr #Mike Merrill, #LanceGross, #KevOnStage and Laterras R. Whitfield spoke during the 2025 #ESSENCEFestival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 📸
Who else watched part one of the reunion last nigh Who else watched part one of the reunion last night? I believe @shameamorton was a great addition to #RHOA this season. We spoke during @essencefest weekend and she shared her thoughts on being a full-time housewife. #RHOAReunion #RealHousewivesOfAtlanta #EssenceFest #EssenceFest2025 #EssenceFestWeekend
#Lynn Whitfield, Deja Vu Parker, Ari Chambers, #Lu #Lynn Whitfield, Deja Vu Parker, Ari Chambers, #LukeJames had a main stage discussion on #TheChi and storytelling at #EssenceFest. 📸 me
Had the chance to catch up with Gov. Wes Moore dur Had the chance to catch up with Gov. Wes Moore during #EssenceFest weekend. We discussed his recent veto of the latest reparations study. He emphasized that with so many studies already done, the time for action is now, not more research. @govwesmoore @iamwesmoore @essencefest
A queen stepped into the #EssenceFest press room, A queen stepped into the #EssenceFest press room, and brought along a princess. #MCLyte and #VanVan
I had such a great time talking with #RHOA’s @sh I had such a great time talking with #RHOA’s @shameamorton today at @essencefest (Can’t you tell?!?😂) make sure yall support her following her dreams and download the latest single “T-Shirt”! #Essence #music #festival #art #media #interview #explorepage #journalism #Working #PressPlay
.@KekePalmer & @Kandi were all laughs throughout t .@KekePalmer & @Kandi were all laughs throughout today’s live podcast episode for “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” down here for @essencefest 📸 @williamtimothycarter #EssenceFest #News #Media #Press #Photography #
Love on those that love on us and continue to brin Love on those that love on us and continue to bring us joy! Legends: @erikaalexanderthegreat @kimcoles today at @essencefest #EssenceFest #Photography #Content #Festival #News #LivingSingle
#EssenceFest: Y’all ready for the “Waiting to #EssenceFest: Y’all ready for the “Waiting to Exhale” tribute tonight?!? Mr. @adamblackstone dropped one secret for tonight when we spoke during @essencefest Definitely ready for Ms. @iamchantemoore !
#EssenceFest: We have to wait a little longer to s #EssenceFest: We have to wait a little longer to see a Keyshia Cole Tiny Desk for @NPR . However, Bobby Carter (@djcuzzinb ) , the host and producer, said there is an open invitation for Keyshia. @essencefest
@badassboz has stepped into the @essencefest press @badassboz has stepped into the @essencefest press room !#RHOBH
A diva like no other, #EvaMarcille yesterday at #E A diva like no other, #EvaMarcille yesterday at #EssenceFest! 📸 @evamarcille @essencefest @essence
Let’s gooooo! The Boy Is Mine tour with #Brandy Let’s gooooo! The Boy Is Mine tour with #Brandy & #Monica is officially announced. #KellyRowland, #MuniLong and #JamalRoberts will be the supporting acts.
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