ESSENCE, the preeminent lifestyle brand for African-American women, held an intimate dinner last night themed “Journey to Beautiful” in New York City at the lush Penthouse at The Park. As guest dined, ESSENCE’s Beauty and Style Director, Pamela Edwards-Christiani, hosted an exclusive conversation with two of the magazine’s May issue cover superstars—Erykah Badu and Ledisi—who each shared their own “journey to beautiful” and self-acceptance.