Jan 15 / 2010

Women's Empowerment 2010 Featuring Keynote Speaker Laila Ali

Radio One of Raleigh presents Women's Empowerment 2010 on Saturday, March 20th

Women’s Empowerment is a high energy, high profile event that targets African-American women of all ages. A presenting sponsor of Women’s Empowerment is Duke University Health Systems.

Women’s Empowerment has empowered, educated and entertained women for the past 15 years. This extravagant event has become a tradition for women of the Triangle. For an entire day women are dazzled with unforgettable performances by national recording artists, impressive vendor displays, informative seminars, a spectacular fashion show, and celebrity autograph sessions. This year’s event will feature a Vendor Pavilion that boasts over nearly 100 vendors, a Literary Lounge featuring national authors, a Wedding Pavilion and a Men’s Lounge.

The program will feature a noteworthy motivational speech by a nationally recognized speaker. This year’s keynote speaker will be athlete, author and champion of health & fitness, Laila Ali. Past speakers have included Susan Taylor, editor in chief of Essence magazine, entertainment diva Patti LaBelle, R&B songstress Mary J. Blige, actress and director Debbie Allen, actress Phylicia Rashad, motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, award winning actors and producers Angela Bassett and Vivica A. Fox, television personality Star Jones-Reynolds and Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts. The event occurs at The RBC Center, with doors opening at 10:30AM.

Created in March 1994, in honor of Women’s History Month, Women’s Empowerment was designed to enhance the lives of African-American women by addressing issues that specifically impact their health, relationship and overall lifestyle.

Ticket prices and sale dates will soon be available.
Visit womensempowermentexpo.com  for more info!