Proud Tag

Jazmine Sullivan and Nia Long shared a heartwarming moment on the Beauty Carnival stage in the course of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture — and it was as beautiful as you may imagine. Joining Beauty Editor Maya Allen for a conversation across the journey to joy through skincare, self-care, travel and wonder regimes presented by Estee Lauder, the 2 talented entertainers were all smiles as they took to the stage. But before the conversation got began, Jazmine didn’t hesitate to take a moment to sing Nia’s praises and provides her her flowers. “That is THEE Nia Long! I’m so honored to be here because, I mean, you were just such an inspiration—seeing a Brown-skinned woman growing up,” Jazmine said. “Comfortable in...