Black Women's EXPO 2015 Returns To Inspire, Excite and Dazzle

BWExpo Returns to Chicago
By Elaine Edwards
Lisa Nichols photo (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It’s that time of year again when Black Women dominate the news and the minds of Black Chicago because The Black Women’s Expo is around the corner.   This benchmark year celebrates the event’s 21st Anniversary presented by State Farm with a stellar line-up of speakers, entertainers and seminars. The Chicago hallmark event will take place March 27-March 29 at McCormick Place. Twenty-one years ago founder Merry Green envisioned an expo that would enlighten, educate and empower women and girls of all ages. It was like breathing life into ESSENCE Magazine and transforming it into a living organic event. It has become the hallmark event for Black Women in Chicago. More than 30,000 visitors are expected to attend the three-day exposition.
Fortunately sponsors State Farm and Walgreens recognized the potential of BWExpo so for the 20th year, State Farm is the Presenting Sponsor for the BWExpo, touted as the No. 1 national destination event for African-American women in the Midwest. Walgreens is the Expo’s Title Sponsor for the fourth year.
“We are very excited about the 2015 Black Women’s Expo,” says Merry Green, president and CEO of MGPG Events Inc., “As has been our mission for 20 years, we will celebrate the strength and resilience of African-American women as well as explore opportunities, confront challenges and encourage aspirations.
The three-day event, features national experts who will address topics that are important to Black women, including business ownership, female-male relationships, financial literacy, career advancement, health and wellness, travel, and beauty. Hundreds of exhibitors and vendors participate as well making the expo a comprehensive experience.
Women look forward to BWExpo Phenomenal Woman Awards Gala, named after Maya Angelou’s famous poem “Phenomenal Woman,” with much anticipation. On Thursday, March 26, the BWExpo Phenomenal Woman Awards Gala will showcase inspirational speaker and best-selling author Lisa Nichols, who was featured in the movie The Secret. (Nichols also will lead a session at the BWExpo on Saturday, March 28.) At Thursday’s Gala, 11 exceptional Chicago women will be honored, including Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teachers Union. The Gala will take place at Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue.
Among the BWExpo’s exciting and informative workshops is “Money Making Conversations” hosted by Rushion McDonald, Emmy Award winning executive producer of the Steve Harvey Show (NBC) and the Steve Harvey Morning Show (IHeart Radio). In addition, Dr. Sherry Blake will bring her seasoned wisdom to the Expo. Actor, filmmaker and director Bill Duke will screen his two documentaries, “Dark Girls” and “Light Girls,” and host a panel discussion after each showing.
Other celebrity participants include R&B powerhouse singer and recording artist Avery Sunshine, who will headline the Main Stage on Saturday, March 28; celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble; Priyanka Banks and April McRae of VH1’s Sorority Sisters reality show; singer and radio personality Lil Mo, and radio host and author Tariq Nasheed.
The 2015 BWExpo offers several pavilions, including the Beauty Bar, showcasing beauty products; the Food Oasis, where minority food companies will offer food samples; and the Natural Hair Pavilion, where products for natural hairstyles will be featured. Among the new features at the 2015 BWExpo is the Family Services Pavilion, sponsored and developed by Sinai Health System, where community organizations will share information about health-related services they provide. In addition, Friday, March 27, has been designated as the BWExpo’s Teen Summit Day providing plenty of activities for youth.
In addition to State Farm and Walgreens, other sponsors of the 2015 Black Women’s Expo include Illinois Lottery, Luster Products, Morgan Stanley, Wintrust Bank, Mario Tricoci, University of Chicago Medicine, Crème of Nature & Lottabody, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Black McDonald’s Owners Association and ComEd.
.For more press queries, contact Lynn Norment at lynn@normentmedia.com.
For more information on the Black Women’s Expo, visit www.theblackwomensexpo.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blackwomensexpo or connect on Twitter #TBWE.
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