GU Creators House Returns To ESSENCE Festival 2025—Here’s What To Expect
GU Creators House returns to ESSENCE Festival 2025 on July 5–6, offering free programming, panels, and activations for Gen Z… Read More
ABOUT ESSENCE GU™
GU is a global digital destination for young, multicultural individuals to find the community, mentors, perspectives, tools, resources, and opportunities to support them through their life’s milestones.
For the fith year in a row, GU Summit served as a safe space for young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth to come together and fellowship. Join us for another day filled with panels, networking, activations, and more.
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