Washington

Walter E. Washington
Convention Center
Washington, DC

Summer 2023

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Join the esteemed founding members of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls and a series of qualified Black women professionals for a comprehensive overview of the caucus and a celebration of our community kicking off live on the Main Stage, starting at 10:45 am. 
 
10:45 am - State of Black Women and Girls Town Hall  
Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls 
Dr. Kina Arnold, Attorney, Office of Public Guardian, Licensed Crisis Counselor
Latosha Barnes, BWG Task force Member– CEO Patricia’s Place 
Zahara Basset, Founder/CEO Life is Work 
Dr. Mai Heath ND, Birth Doula, Naturopathic Doctor. Childbirth Educator 
Vanessa Smith Executive Director / Southside Help Center 
Moderator: Tanesha Williams, Counsel & Director of DE&I Democratic National Committee 
 
12:15 – 1:45 pm BWe Youth Summit 2023  
Presented by Walgreens Expressions Challenge  
Emcee of the Afternoon - Keke from WGCI & KISS FM 
 
Youth Talent Showcase featuring 
 
Totally Positive Productions  

Poetry by Walgreens Expressions Challenge 
 
This is Life 
 
Dance Break with Keke 
 
Catching Up with Youthprenuers 
Featuring Genesis Denise Hale and Michael V. Epps 
From the cast of the hit drama series on Showtime, “The Chi” 
Meet & Greet with Genesis Denise Hale and Michael V. Epps at J. Morg 
Entertainment Booth on the BWe Exhibit Floor upon conclusion of the BWe Youth Summit  
 
2:00 pm BWe Fitness Jam Session 
Featuring Group Line Dancing  
Grab your girls and hit the BWe Main Stage dance floor, lets line dance ladies with Frieda Carter  
20 Minute Workout Demonstration with Miss Fitt Britt 
 
3:00 pm - Ladies, if you still have it join us at the Main Stage to jump some Double Dutch with the 40+ Double
Dutch Club  

4:00 pm DJ Jam Session 
 
5:00 pm 
BWe Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop featuring Hometown Hero and Legend,  
SHAWNNA

11:00 amBWe Fitness Jam Session
Featuring 
20 Minute Workout Demonstration with Miss Fitt Britt

11:30 amWalgreens presents Local Healthcare Reimagined
Join Walgreens for a fun and interactive session to learn how Walgreens is driving increased access to convenient healthcare for all through reimagining local healthcare and wellbeing. Did you know pharmacists are among the most accessible and trusted healthcare providers? Or that nearly 80% of the US population lives within 5 miles of a Walgreens pharmacy? Or that 75% of all participants in trials conducted to assess the efficacy of drugs approved in 2020 by the FDA identified as white, despite the highest prevalence rates of health disparities being observed in people of color? Come with questions and hear how Walgreens leverages its trusted pharmacist & clinician resources, community partnerships, and a focus on local community healthcare to prioritize increased access to convenient health services, resources, and information for all. 

Featuring  
Kendal Whitlock, Head of Digital Optimization, Clinical Trials 

Cornetta Levi, Healthcare Supervisor 

Latasha Guy, Health Equity Lead Pharmacist, HE Execution 

12:00 pm - Chicago Designers Runway Fashion Show 
presented by Karen Evans 

 1:00 pm  - National League of Black Women


2:00 pm  - BWe Celebrity Keynote Speaker
NENE LEAKES

3:00 pm - N'DIGO Magazine presents HAIR HARM 

 3:30 pm -  Walgreens presents Local Healthcare Reimagined 

Join Walgreens for a fun and interactive session to learn how Walgreens is driving increased access to convenient healthcare for all through reimagining local healthcare and wellbeing. Did you know pharmacists are among the most accessible and trusted healthcare providers? Or that nearly 80% of the US population lives within 5 miles of a Walgreens pharmacy? Or that 75% of all participants in trials conducted to assess the efficacy of drugs approved in 2020 by the FDA identified as white, despite the highest prevalence rates of health disparities being observed in people of color? Come with questions and hear how Walgreens leverages its trusted pharmacist & clinician resources, community partnerships, and a focus on local community healthcare to prioritize increased access to convenient health services, resources, and information for all.  

Featuring  
Kendal Whitlock, Head of Digital Optimization, Clinical Trials 

Cornetta Levi, Healthcare Supervisor 

Latasha Guy, Health Equity Lead Pharmacist, HE Execution

4:00 pm  - Cantu presents... The CANTU Natural Hair Experience 

Featuring Emmy Award Winner and Celebrity Hair Stylists  

Angela C. Stevens
Protective Styles By Angela @cantubeauty

5:00 pm
BWe presents
Musiq Soulchild
  

6:00 pm
BWe Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop 
Featuring Hometown Hip Hop Hero,  

 TWISTA 

 

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12:00 pm - American Cancer Society  
Black Women and Cancer  

1:30 pm - Chicago Department of Public Health presents EmceeSkool 

2:00 pm - Blake Martin presents Athleisure 23’ Runway Fashion Show 
Hosted by Subrina Hudson, Business Editor at Chicago Sun-Times 

2:45 pm - Music Selection by Gospel Musician Kim Stratton 

3:00 pm - Pastor Chris Harris  
Bright Star Church Chicago

4:00 pm
- BWe presents Gospel Music Composer and Performer
KURT CARR

 

Main Stage

ABC71201
AFAM Concept - Hawaiian Silky1425, 1427
BMO HarrisF1, F2
Cantu Beauty300
Carpenter Marketing231
Chicago Early Learning1239
CHIRO One228
CISCRP127, 129
City of Chicago Department of Public Health404
EXACT SCIENCES - ColoGuard1002
ComEd510
Cook County Health & Hospital Systems131
Chicago Department of Aviation128
Discover1108
DuSable Museum1207
LILLY202
Fifth Third BankD8, D9, D10
FORD402
Fresh Start Home Community Development1240 ,1242
Gift of Hope210
Hair Harm230
Howard Brown Health112 , 114
Healthy Living Technologies283
iHeart Chicago (V-103, Inspiration1390, WGCI)1403
Illinois Department of Public Health/Beyond Care/Friend Health315
Joliet Job Corps 1328, 1330
Liberty Pointe Realty LLC341, 343
Men's Pavilion - Jackson Park Golf Association265
Mielle Organics 1202
New York Life336
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare301
Northwestern Mutual - Hyde Park339
NRG 429
Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps 332, 334
South Side Help Center1424, 1426, 1428,1430
Sterling BayC1, C6
Totally Positive Productions1431
University of Chicago Medicine 302
U.S. Army12,411,243
Verizon1354
Walgreens702
Walmart1441, 1443 ,1445
Zing Health235
360 Sports Academy Volleyball845
773accessories 1410
A Better Weigh, Inc.1147
A Better Weigh, Inc.248
A Slice Of Hope Pastries536
A. Lotrice Boutique 1484
AARP124
ADT Security1238
Advocates for Community Wellness, Inc442
African Festival of the Arts1423
Afrowear542
After Our Creator446
Amazcakes LLC 345
American Cancer Society117
Anjoli Candle Company1284
Annie Mae's Pound Cakes LLC947
Annie's Crafts and things215
Ashtizer1115
Austin Voice243
Austin Voice241
Author Caryn Lee646
Balloons by Daintee 945
Basic But Bougie Boutique 1216
BDavis Designs LLC425
BE FANCY LLC 1448
BECOME A TAX PRO1141
Be-Luved Boutique 1309
Benir La Mode LLC328
BeSpire TV108
Big Shoulders Fund1247
Black Female Authors Collective1218
Black Luxe Candle Co.424
Blake Martin1417
Blue Lady Productions1229
Blush v steam spa llc534
Bomb Beauty Boutique/Max Candle Co1324
BooksByBevLLC1346
Bronze Glory (BRNZ GLRY LLC)644
BRYANSTYLES FASHION HOUSE526
Bullocks Butters & Soy Scented Candles 1184
BUTTERYOBODY 337
Calandra's Hand Bags & Things1344
CandleWickCare 540
Carpenter Marketing Group231
Cebbyn and Jacq444
Chef Joanne Thomas748
Cherish A Peace Of Nature 1326
Chi KISS Remedies LLC1037
Chicago Fire Department1327
Chicago Fire Department1329
Chicago Public Radio1334
Chicago Public Radio1336
Chicago Urban League225
City Supplies1248
Colorful Roots LLC336
Cre'A's Love Butter LLC308
Create Your World, LLC445
Creative Expressions1342
Crusader Newspaper439
Crusader Newspaper437
Culture Boss1130
DatTeeBiz524
Dawning Day Creations, LLC1325
Délali Robinson Cosmetics1113
Designs By Anna J1047
DOBSON PRODUCTS448
dosa Naturals218
dosa Naturals216
Dream Girl Studio Inc1340
Drinks on Fe LLC1384
Eclectic Artistry Boutique 1228
Empowerment Resources International Corp647
EnJoi 1226
Enough.bySiss LLC1146
Envie Boutique1031
Epik Creationz 1046
Equal Hope115
Fa Fashion Inc538
Fashion Mod 327
FIERCE Unapologetically 1128
From Our Ashes227
Garfield/Lawndale Voice Newspaper239
Garfield/Lawndale Voice Newspaper237
GemAlkamii1143
Gemini Hair Collection643
GiGi Sunflowers Haircare & Cosmetics1447
Glamorous chicks cosmetics 413
Goal Get'em Girls!946
Gordon Family Chiropractic 1013
Grown Girl Divorce1244
Gunk B' Gone1132
Gyrl Girl1411
HashieWorld LLC547
Heavenly Cake & Candy Creations 516
Heavensent Media Group1416
Henna Glamour Goddess 1409
Hey Buttah Baby431
HOLISTIC COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER INC126
Imani Skin Care110
Inner Vision International / D&B Originals1343
It's Okay Campaign, Inc528
J. Morgan Entertainment1413
Jessica’s Skincare Laboratories514
John Wesley Eyewear Designs 323
Kate Kloset1134
Keller Williams - Aleita Your Realtor 338
Kindbody1117
KIPP Chicago Schools1136
Know Mee the Big Necklace Company1027
Kum Creative/ creative moldings co207
LADIES OF ATTRACTION530
LADIES OF ATTRACTION532
Lakita Nicole1235
LEARN Charter School1245
Lemae Locs1233
Leniseal Boutique LLC1215
Leo High School223
Lieff Group224
Little Squeeze 147
Living Large Loads/ Super Fattah415
Lovely’s Magickal Treasures, LLC.1213
Mack’s Healthy Seasonings1043
MAGIQUE4.COM.1333
Margins Printing/Breezy Creations1148
May Sweets 543
May Sweets 545
Mccullough Funeral and Cremation Services LLC1142
MCL Hats And Accessories Inc. 443
Me2wice Collection LLC943
Media Partners1425
Media Partners1427
MG's Xclusive Art1116
Mike's Seasonings 346
Mommy and E1434
More Smiles of Beverly213
More Smiles of Beverly209
Morphed Beauty948
Muve Weight Health & Fitness1144
My Crown My Glory LLC1118
N2ME Skin Care1237
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois1315
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition427
NENE'S CUSTOM CREATIONS1227
NO BABYMAMA APPAREL & ACCESSORIES 1224
Nothing Bundt Cakes 1029
Nurse Rania Children’s book1145
Nurturing Rituals LLC136
Nzuri Kulture1023
Old Arthur's BBQ Products318
Olivia Shaw-Reel/OSR Books 1048
Ollie's Pastas1246
Oooh Wee Popcorn1223
Oooh Wee Popcorn 1429
Operation PUSH1435
Outfront Media1439
PAUL BLACKWOOD ART217
PFSI Investments645
Pieces Of Us By Us1044
Potent Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair Care Products 347
Pretty Privilege & Co. LLC1025
Prideful Patchez548
Prissi Travels744
ProCell Therapies with AE342
Purses R Us 1015
Quality scent245
Quality scent 247
Que Ti Contour Jewelry546
Queen’s Touch LLC1348
REIGN SANITARY NAPKINS447
RELL DANCE CHICAGO1407
Restore 3:16 Trichology746
Rich Katz435
ROYAL T’Z1316
Salon Virtuosity 438
Satin Quarter sheets847
Savannah Essentials dba Pure Shea Store944
She Grind 365 Da Brand,LLC1041
She Is Undefeated Inc1139
Sheena's Scent 1035
Sisters Network Chicago Chapter1341
SkinBiCeleste1137
Slim Pickings Boutique330
Smoothie RX 1338
So Kind Inside, LLC1345
Social Justice Creations134
Social Justice Creations132
Social Justice Creations130
Sophie Belle's423
Soul Language Scents 1017
South Side Community Federal Credit Unionn146
South Side Healthy Community Organization1332
SPREAD THE BREAD MEDIA NFP229
SPREAD THE LOVE BODY BUTTERS & SCRUBS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS LLC1217
SS 360 Photobooth & Tower Mirror1418
Stand Apart Productions 310
STARSTEAMERS LLC325
Stephanie X Brands1225
Stepney Institute of Esthetics & Wellness314
Sugarboofashion1033
Sujal Fragrances inc1323
Sunshine Enterprises1317
Sunshine Enterprises1331
Sunshine Enterprises 1335
Sunshyne Pals, LLC1039
T.O.C.1231
Tax Strategy348
Tee's Inspirational Tees1125
The Art of Transparency, NFP 433
The Green Lotus Secret 544
The HouseDoctors Property Inspections, Inc.1339
The L3 Agency/Peoples Gas123
The Macro Group / Cavalcade of Authors324
The Melanated Bar518
The Mini Boo'tique 1347
THE OPTION MENTORING GROUP 344
The Pampered Chef125
The Reiki Klubhouse A Holistic Healing Spa 1124
The Signature Fit 417
The Social Consult1045
THE STILL SEARCHING PROJECT441
The Times Weekly1140
The Times Weekly1138
This That Production648
Tigerlily Foundation1313
tridel perfumes inc1337
Truly Toya Lingerie and Loungewear1127
Tutoring Chicago226
UI Health-Community Relations246
UNCF1437
Uncle Funky's Daughter1307
Uncrowned King1432
Unique As You Are Jewelry LLC426
United Credit Union214
USA Clinics Group340
VayKay Me Now 148
Vessels of the Paut Neteru 843
Vintrendi Wine Company1318
Watchwell Communications, Inc.316
Welch Co.118
Welch Co.116
Widows’ Jars1408
Woodson Creative Studio / The Macro Group326
WORLD FINANCIAL GROUP440
Yema S. Essentials 1123
You Play Too Much428
YoungRemed Medical Aesthetics 113
Zay & Zo. Beauty LLC1126
ZING HEALTH235
Davis Connect (Photo Booth) S1
You Matter 2 S2
Brown Sugar’s Balloon Design AcademyS3
Englewood Branded S4
Pugs Atomz S5
Gyrls in the H.O.O.D. S6
The Scentuary S7
Real Men Cook®, Southside Drive MagazineS8
The Quarry Arts & Entertainment S9
In His Hands Resource S10
Elegant ClosetsC1
S. Rose Chicago LLCC2
PärdēPressC3
Sprinkle Dazzle CollectiveC4
Vision’s and DreamsC5
the philosofherC6
Mining Your Business LLCF3
J Jordan Hair Company LLCF4
Scents & SuchF5
MsP'sFree Inc. F6
A Beautiful Mind F7
COOK IT MAMA LLCF8
The Aloe ShoppeF9
Ashley Cooper & Affiliate AAAF10
Krazy KakeF11
DSC Vision CornerF12
RP CoutureD1
BranderzD2
Thaxton White BoutiqueD3
Ladies of VirtueD4
Thrift at HomeD5
African Food PalaceD6
Aquatic OasisD7

"Bagels & Bosses" Brunch + Business Panel 
Spanish Suite - 10:30 am ET



#FFF Fitness Routine Live on the Main Stage 

Main Stage at 11:15 am ET 



Get in tune with your Financial Intelligence with JP Morgan Chase 
Main Stage - 12:00 pm ET



Join Bank of America for an informative Credit & Money Management Conversation 

Workshop kicks off at 1:00 pm ET 



BWe NEXT presents the Spring Forward Fashion Show

Live on the Main Stage - 3:00 pm ET



ORS presents "It's a Natural Thang"
In Conversation with Brandee Evans, "Mercedes of Starz P-Valley"
Live on the Main Stage - 4:00 pm ET 



BWe NEXT R&B Vibez Winter Concert

Main Stage - 5:00 pm ET

Check back soon

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