These five 2020 Democratic hopefuls are coming to Essence Fest in New Orleans

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After participating in the first round of debates last week, five of the two dozen Democratic presidential candidates will speak at Essence Festival in New Orleans this weekend, according to a statement the festival released today.

U.S. Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Kamala Harris of California and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas will each take the stage for an individual Q&A segment Saturday, July 6. South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg will round out the segments on Sunday, July 7.

The 20-minute segments are part of the festival’s “Presidential Spotlight” and will take place sporadically throughout the weekend.

Each will air live on MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton” — with Sharpton, Essence Communications CEO Michelle Ebanks and founder of Essence Ventures Richelieu Dennis hosting.

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