Women’s Empowerment

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born in Chicago, Illinois January 17, 1964 to her parents Fraser Robinson III and Marian Shields. “Real men treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.” Michelle Obama ; a lawyer, writer, mother , and wife of the 44th President, Barack Obama; becoming the first African-American First Lady of the […]

Lucille Clifton was born in Depew, New York ; June 27, 1936.  She was a dual Pulitzer Prize nominee for poetry in the 80’s. Cliftons work; Good Woman: Poems and a Memoir, 1969-1980 (1987) and Next: New Poems (1987). As her legacy is remembered through her great poetry, Lucille wrote tons of children’s books. Everett Anderson’s nine month long; […]

She is the top U.S. Independent National Sales Director for Mary Kay and she is coming to Women’s Empowerment 2019. Mary Kay Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Gloria Mayfield Banks started her Mary Kay business with the goal to make an extra $200 each month to pay for her children’s daycare costs. Now, as […]

Just added to the list of stellar speakers and performers for Women’s Empowerment 2019 is the mother of Black Hollywood Jennifer Lewis.  Known for so many roles in the industry most recently the mother/grandmother on the hit TV show Blackish! Soooo …… in addition to Patti LaBelle, Gloria Mayfield Banks, and Kirk Franklin we are excited to announce Jenifer […]

Zora Neale Hurston was born January 7th, 1891 in Notasulga, Alabama. Later, Hurston’s family moved to Eatonville, Florida. Her parents John Hurston, a carpenter and Baptist preacher, and Lucy Potts Hurston, a former school teacher. Stay Informed On Your Favorite Artists, Community Events, & More By Signing Up For Our Newsletter! She is most known […]

In addition to Patti LaBelle, Gloria Mayfield Banks, and Kirk Franklin we are excited to announce Jenifer Lewis to grace the PNC Arena April 27th, 2019 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Women’s Empowerment 2019! #WE2019 “PRESERVING OUR LEGACY” GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY  Jenifer Lewis is one of Hollywood’s most familiar faces, with more than 300 appearances in film and […]

  In addition to Patti LaBelle we are excited to announce Gloria Mayfield Banks to grace the PNC Arena April 27th, 2019 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary Women’s Empowerment 2019! #WE2019 “PRESERVING OUR LEGACY” GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpgqMM3qZJk BIO: Gloria Mayfield Banks Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director International Speaker and Author Dr. Gloria […]

We are delighted to have Patti LaBelle at the 25th Anniversary of Women’s Empowerment 2019. April 27th , 2019 at PNC Arena! Her full name is Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards. She was the lead singer of Bluebelles. The Group song changed their name to LaBelle in the the 70’s and dropped that disco hit “Lady Marmalade”. […]

Women’s Empowerment 2019 25th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Patti LaBelle Follow us for all major announcements! “Preserving Our Legacy” This Women’s Empowerment experience, will feature the legendary Patti LaBelle. She will close out the show with a crowd moving performance as well as share her empowering story of how she’s built and continues to preserve her […]

Women's Empowerment

Radio One Raleigh is excited to announce that Women’s Empowerment will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. “Over the past twenty-five years, Women’s Empowerment has built a legacy of excellence by celebrating the heritage, culture, impact and influence of African-American women.” The event has made […]

Anthony Brown and Group Therapy will perform at Women’s Empowerment Expo 2018. Brown talks about his new single “I Got That” and his past Women’s Empowerment Expo experience. Women’s Empowerment Expo 2018 will take place at the PNC Arena in Raleigh NC on Saturday April 14, 2018. Other musical guest includes Detrick Haddon, Jekalyn Carr, Koryn […]

Jekalyn Carr is coming to Women’s Empowerment 2018 and she tells Melissa that she is looking forward to it. Jekalyn Carr, 20, is a GRAMMY®, Two-Time Billboard Music Award and GMA Dove Award-nominated and Stellar Award-winning independent recording artist, musician, evangelist, entrepreneur, actress and author. Jekalyn and Melissa Wade in the Water…   Jekalyn has […]