The Nation’s Largest Expo for Black Women to feature “Bagels and Bosses” Brunch, exhibitors, powerful seminars, health screenings, fitness demonstrations, hair and fashion shows, celebrity speakers and live entertainment

(ATLANTA) – After a 3-year hiatus, the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT) returns to Atlanta December 17-18, 2022 at the Georgia International Convention Center uplifting the theme “The Legacy Continues.” As a holiday gift to the community, Expo tickets are complimentary at BWeNEXT.com through December 6th.

“We chose this theme in tribute to the thousands of Black women, men and families that have supported us over the years without fail,” said Merry Green, Creator and Executive Producer of the largest expo for Black women in the country. “The Expo has always been about celebrating the greatness of the Black woman, and we strive to make every moment uplifting, empowering and just plain fun.”

The festivities will kick off Saturday, December 17th at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an inaugural “Bagels and Bosses” Brunch with a panel discussion featuring some of Atlanta’s elite entrepreneurs including Yandy Smith, Nicci Gilbert and Milan Harris. Tickets are complimentary, but must be reserved online at BWEnext.com.

Once the Expo begins, attendees can expect two days of informative seminars, celebrity guest speakers, live demonstrations including a fashion show, hair show, and main stage entertainment. Hundreds of exhibitors will be on the main floor showcasing products and services just in time to meet the needs of holiday shoppers.

Green shared that both the Chicago and Atlanta expos have been difficult to plan due to the sudden passing of her sister Ruby this summer.

“I lost my sister unexpectedly, and wasn't sure how I could move forward,” said Green. “Then I remembered how much she loved the Expo and would fly in every year to lend a helping hand. So, I wiped my tears, got back to work. I made it through Chicago, and here we are in Atlanta, just like Ruby would want.”

Green is dedicating this year’s shows to the memory of her sister, Ruby Coley.

“I am extending a special invitation to all of Atlanta to come make memories with us this holiday season,” said Green. “It will be an experience of empowerment you won’t soon forget.”

J.P. Morgan Chase is serving as this year’s Title Sponsor for the Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta shows. Other sponsors include Eli Lilly, Bank of America, Kaiser Permanente, CVS Health, ORS, Universal Beauty, V103/WVEE, CISCRP, Grady Hospital, Atlanta Daily World and Atlanta Tribune.

For a full line-up of seminars, performances and other event details, visit www.BWeNEXT.com, and follow Black Women’s Expo on Facebook, IG, Twitter and TikTok.

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Media are invited to announce and cover the Black Women's Expo. Visit www.BWeNext.com to submit a media credential application.

From the suburbs of Atlanta, to the heart of Nashville and abroad, The BoykinZ; Kylan, Anale, Nytere, and Alona are a sister quartet with deep southern roots 

(ATLANTA) – After four years, the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT) returns to Atlanta December 17-18, 2022 at the Georgia International Convention Center and this time with “a little bit of Country.” Taking the stage Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. will be Atlanta’s own “The BoykinZ,” a group of four sisters who have taken the world of country music by storm.

From the suburbs of Atlanta, to the heart of Nashville and abroad, The BoykinZ; Kylan, Anale, Nytere, and Alona are a sister quartet with deep southern roots. For the past 10 years, they have performed on television, at numerous festivals, Off Broadway musicals, and major public events. With a newly released song, "Girls Night", they are performing and line dancing across the country.

“Many are unaware that I have Nashville roots, love country music and watch TikTok videos,” said Merry Green, Creator and Executive Producer of the largest expo for Black women in the country. “When I got a glimpse of this talented quartet, I knew I had to get them on stage.”

Best known as the black girls of country TikTok, they currently have over 63 million views, nearly half-a-million followers, and over 10 million likes growing daily. As a result of their success, The BoykinZ have been featured on Fox 5 News - Good Day Atlanta and Rolling Out Magazine. They have performed at Usher's New Look Foundation Ball, and made special appearances at the 2022 Stage Coach Festival, LA Football Club with Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight, The National Museum for African American Music, Shaquille O'Neal's Boys & Girls Club, and Georgia Tech University for Rapplug Academy.

“I am extending a special invitation to all of Atlanta to come make memories with us this holiday season,” said Green. “The BoykinZ are a phenomenally fresh addition to our line-up of entertainment that I urge everyone to experience in person. I can’t wait to see them in action and maybe try my hand at line dancing.”

The BoykinZ are also accredited song writers who have a unique signature sound of country infused with pop, rock, hip hop, and soul. Also, with a diverse background in multimedia entertainment, they are viral TikTok Influencers and content creators that have gained millions of followers world-wide, breaking records all within one month of launching their country music brand to social media in January 2022.

The Expo festivities will kick off Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an inaugural “Bagels and Bosses” Brunch with a panel discussion featuring some of Atlanta’s elite entrepreneurs including Yandy Smith, Nicci Gilbert and Milan Harris.

Once the Expo begins, attendees can expect two days of informative seminars, guest speakers, live demonstrations including a fashion show, hair show, and main stage entertainment. Hundreds of exhibitors will be on the main floor showcasing products and services just in time to meet the needs of holiday shoppers.

J.P. Morgan Chase is serving as this year’s Title Sponsor for the Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta shows. Other sponsors include Eli Lilly, Bank of America, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna/CVS, ORS, Universal Beauty, V103/WVEE, CISCRP, Grady Hospital, Atlanta Daily World and Atlanta Tribune.

For BWe NEXT Atlanta tickets and updates to the line-up of seminars, performances and other event details, visit www.BWeNEXT.com.

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Media are invited to announce and cover the Black Women's Expo. Visit www.BWeNext.com to complete the media credential application.