The Essence Festival 2020 is the latest high-profile event to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Initially, organizers for the New Orleans extravaganza – which was originally set for July –announced a postponement to Fall in the wake of the global health crisis.

However, moments ago, they have taken heed to advice from the governing authorities to cancel altogether.

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