The 24th annual Black Women’s Expo came to Atlanta earlier this month attracting thousands of people. The middle stop on a three-part tour, starting in Chicago and winding down in Dallas, featured some big names. Faces like Angela Robinson (The Haves and the Have Nots), Kim Fields and Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) were amongst the sea of powerful women.
Actress Regina King served as the keynote speaker, delivering an inspiring address on critical issues in the black community. She uses her role in the Netflix series Seven Seconds, to touch on topics like racism and police brutality. King is constantly utilizing her platform to keep the conversation on these issues alive. Noting its importance she states, “It is a really special thing when you have an opportunity for your artistry to meet your philanthropy.”
Also in attendance were actors Lamman Rucker and Deborah Joy Winans(Greenleaf). They held a Q & A forum following a preview of OWN’s new season of the show. R&B artist Ginuwine gave a live performance and meet and greet with the ladies in the audience.
The event provided a vast array of educational sessions, panels, and corporate and beauty displays. In 2019 the Black Women’s Expo will have celebrated 25 years strong. As one of the leading events for black women and their families, we can’t wait to see it come around next year.
