Dear  BWE Next Supporter,

When I created the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT), the nation’s largest, longest-running expo for Black women, I honestly did not think we would keep this legacy going for three decades! Now that we have reached this noteworthy milestone, it has to be unforgettably special!

The planning of this year’s Expo has been a whirlwind of emotions as I reminisce on the thousands of women who have come through our doors launching and showcasing their businesses as exhibitors while realizing their dreams. I close my eyes and think of icons Oprah, Winnie Mandela and Maya Angelou and countless entertainers who embraced our vision through their presence at the Black Women’s Expo over the past three decades.

I reflect on the hundreds of seminars and workshops filled with experts, advice and emotions! And how can I forget the roster of rock solid sponsors who continue to champion our mission even in a time when our identity and diverse contributions are being overlooked and at times, eliminated?!

WE WILL NOT BACK DOWN! THE CELEBRATION AND ELEVATION OF BLACK WOMEN CONTINUES!

Please accept my personal invitation to attend the 30th Annual Black Women’s Expo, August 1-3, 2025 at McCormick Place. Meet me where thousands of Black women and their families are celebrated for their accomplishments and dreams! Shop with hundreds of small business exhibitors, attend life-changing seminars, experience live demonstrations and witness incredible celebrity-filled performances!

In addition, we proudly have established a non-profit entity titled the “Black Women’s Entrepreneurial Fund” to support women who aspire to start and grow their businesses and follow their dreams. Therefore, the legacy of the Black Women’s Expo will live on for generations, which aligns perfectly with our theme “The Legacy Continues.”

Again, the Black Women’s Expo takes place Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd at McCormick Place in Chicago. Whether as an exhibitor, sponsor, presenter, performer or attendee, I hope you will come experience this monumental event produced by Black women, for Black women.

Warmly submitted,

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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