 This isn't a very good idea. Let's live to see tomorrow. Let's keep all our digits. The 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture is underway in the Big Easy, and among the headliners are Usher and Janet Jackson. But Kelly Schulz with New Orleans & Company says the event also draws celebrities, influencers, and corporate leaders. She says it's more than musical performances. It's about empowering future leaders. They're going to be doing some job and educational opportunities.