Dear  BWE Next Supporter,

Thirty-one years strong—and we’re just getting started.

What began as a vision has grown into the nation’s largest, longest-running expo for Black women. This year, we celebrate not just our history—but the power, brilliance, and future of Black women everywhere.

From unforgettable moments with icons like Oprah, Winnie Mandela, and Maya Angelou, reel-time conversations with personalities like Tamron Hall and Jennifer Lewis, and thousands of women launching businesses and changing their lives—this legacy is unmatched.

And we’re not slowing down.

Join us July 31– August 2, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago for the 31st Annual Black Women’s Expo. Expect powerful seminars, dynamic performances, incredible shopping, and a community that shows up and shows out.

We will not back down. In fact, we’re leaning in to emphasize the “We” in BWe! Our commitment is to forever celebrate and elevate Black women—loudly and unapologetically. WE UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT!

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Dear BWe family,

There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude for the support and encouragement shown by so many throughout this HUGE undertaking that we affectionately call “BWe NEXT Atlanta!”

Thank you to our sponsors (especially Chase Bank, our 2022 Title Sponsor), those small business exhibitors, musical artists, speakers & panelists, my phenomenal team and every single attendee for breathing life into our celebration of the Black woman in all three cities! Because of you, her legacy indeed continues!

I stole a few moments here and there to check out the vendors, pop in on panel discussions and catch some entertainment on the main stage. All I could say was, “WOW! WE DID THAT!”

There’s no doubt that my sister is smiling down on our earnest efforts that manifested into excellent execution. Ruby, we did it!

Again, please accept my heartfelt thanks….and Happy New Year!


Submitted with love,


Creator and Executive Producer
Black Women’s Expo