The Black Women's Expo

22/07/2024

Special thanks to our media partner ABC 7 Chicago for this amazing article!

You’re still able to PURCHASE your booth! Visit https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/bwe24chie/ NOW!!!!

The country's longest running expo for Black women is celebrating its 29th anniversary August 2-4 at McCormick Place.

20/07/2024

Great job on this morning's interview with our media partner ABC 7 Chicago !

20/07/2024

Please tune in NOW to ABC 7 Chicago to hear more for our Founder, Merry Green at the 29th Black Women’s Expo!

Get your tickets now at bwenext.com or at Walgreens!!!

20/07/2024

Merry Green on abc

19/07/2024

BWe EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE CAREER FAIR!!!

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us for an incredible opportunity on Friday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.!

Get career-ready with workshops presented by Chicago Cook Workforce. Benefit from brief resume reviews by The Chicago Urban League career coaches and prepare to meet top employers!

Half-Priced Tickets on Sale at Walgreens!

Employers interested in participating can contact us at [email protected].

Don't miss out on this chance to empower your excellence! 💼✨

The nation’s largest, longest-running, multi-city exposition targeting the African American consumer. Where women gather to share ideas

18/07/2024

Elevate Your Business at BWe Chicago! Join us as an exhibitor at the BWe Exhibit Marketplace and connect with potential clients and partners in a dynamic setting. Be part of a thriving community making waves. Book your spot!

18/07/2024

Join us for a powerful main stage session on Sunday, August 4th at 3:00 p.m. featuring Sybrina Fulton (mother of Trayvon Martin), Gwendolyn Carr (mother of Eric Garner), and Wanda Cooper Jones (mother of Ahmaud Arbery). These courageous women, who have lost their sons to violence or police brutality, will share their stories of strength and determination. Don't miss this inspiring conversation.

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18/07/2024

Join us at the 2024 BWe Next, the nation’s largest and longest-running multi-city exposition. From August 2nd to 4th, we’ll gather at McCormick Place Chicago to network, explore, and have fun. Experience a wealth of beauty, pride, and cultural celebration as we come together to share ideas, enjoy celebrity showcases, seminars, shop with amazing vendors, and more! 💫👑🎉

Learn more and get your tickets and booth at www.bwenext.com.

16/07/2024

Take your business to the next level!!! You still have time to secure your spot!

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16/07/2024

"Mothers of the Movement" will be at the Black Women’s Expo!

Sybrina Fulton (mother of Trayvon Martin)
Gwendolyn Carr (mother of Eric Garner)
Wanda Cooper Jones (mother of Ahmaud Arbery)

As women who have lost their sons to violence or police brutality, they have a powerful message of courage and resolve to share. Make plans to attend their main stage session on Sunday, August 4th at 3:00 p.m.

The Black Women's Expo

15/07/2024

Mark your calendars because you do not want to miss the TALENTED Jenifer Lewis For Real on Saturday, August 3, 2024, on the Main Stage at the Black Women's Expo.

What’s even better is tickets are now being sold at Walgreens for half price! 🎉🎉🎉

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13/07/2024

We have 3 weeks until the Black Women’s Expo and we are working HARD!!!

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12/07/2024

Check out our latest e newsletter filled with great information about The Black Women's Expo ! Find out who else has been added to the lineup!

Jenifer Lewis and Mothers of the Movement are Headed to BWe NEXT! The Official Newsletter of the Black Women's Expo & MGPG Events, Inc. A WORD FROM MERRY GREEN Dear MGPG Events and BWe Family, Those

11/07/2024

We are thrilled that the incredible Jenifer Lewis For Real is coming to the Black Women's Expo! Join us at the MAIN STAGE on Saturday, August 3rd at 3 p.m. to hear from this amazing woman. You won't want to miss it!

Tag your friends and make sure you're there to be inspired and uplifted. See you at the Expo! 💖

Visit bwenext.com for tickets or visit ANY Walgreens for half-priced tickets!

11/07/2024

🌞 Experiencing Summertime Chi at The Black Women’s Expo! 🌟 On August 2, 2024, join us for a vibrant celebration of Black excellence. From empowering seminars to dynamic performances, this event is a must-attend. Discover innovative Black-owned businesses, connect with inspiring women, and soak up the energy of Chicago’s South Side. Let’s uplift, connect, and thrive together! Half off tickets available at all Chicagoland and surrounding area Walgreens

11/07/2024

We love our Exhibitors!!! By supporting exhibitors and promoting business ownership, The Black Women’s Expo plays a crucial role in strengthening Black businesses within our community. To all our exhibitors and corporate sponsors, thank you, for supporting us for 29 years!!! Want a booth? Go to www.bwenext.com for more info.

10/07/2024

Jenifer Lewis For Real

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 10, 2024



29th Annual Black Women’s Expo to Feature Actress, Singer, Author Jenifer Lewis

Half-priced tickets now on sale at Chicagoland Walgreens locations



(CHICAGO) – Black Women’s Expo founder and executive producer Merry Green has announced that renowned actress, singer and Author Jenifer Lewis will appear at the 29th Annual Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT). The show takes place August 2 – 4, 2024 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther (North Building, Hall C-1), with Lewis gracing the main stage Saturday, August 3rd at 3:00 p.m.

Dubbed a National Treasure and a force to be reckoned with, award-winning actress Jenifer Lewis starred on ABC’s Black-ish, as the hilarious grandmother Ruby Johnson. Ms. Lewis has appeared in over 400 episodic television shows, 68 movies, 40 animations, and 4 Broadway shows, such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Friends, A Different World, Twenties, Castaway, What’s Love Got to Do with It, Think Like a Man, Madea’s Family Reunion, Strong Medicine, The Princess and the Frog, Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Rugrats, Cars 1,2 and 3, American Dad, and Hairspray. She has performed in more than 200 concerts worldwide including, sold out audiences at Lincoln Center and an electrifying standing ovation at Carnegie Hall.



“I am so excited to have Ms. Lewis bring her incredible story to the Black Women’s Expo,” said Green. “Her accomplishments are endless, and she connects with a diverse, cross-section of women, which is ideal for our platform.”



Festivities surrounding BWe NEXT will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place Friday, August 2nd at 9:30 a.m. at the entrance of the Expo and will feature brief remarks by several city officials, dignitaries and sponsors. A Women’s Leadership Conference and Career Fair are among the opening day attractions.

Tickets to BWe NEXT are now available for HALF-PRICE at all Chicagoland Walgreens stores.

“I simply wanted to do something to celebrate and uplift Black women and their entrepreneurial endeavors,” recalls Green. “Never did I imagine that we would be here 29 years later and that the Black Women’s Expo would become an event woven into the fabric of Black culture.”

Themed “72 Hours in Chicago” BWe NEXT organizers are partnering with various businesses, organizations and tourism attractions to create an unforgettable experience for those choosing to travel to Chicago the weekend of August 2-4, 2024.

BWe NEXT will include activations varying in size that address the needs of Black women and their families through topical seminars and general sessions presented by knowledgeable subject matter experts.

The show floor will feature more than 400 exhibitors and themed resource pavilions highlighting areas of interest that Black women want to know more about including Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Finance & Wealth Building and Entrepreneurship among others.

Booth space and sponsorship opportunities are still available.

To secure a booth, become a sponsor and for regular updates on seminars, performances and other event details, visit www.BWeNEXT.com.

09/07/2024

09/07/2024

As seen in a Chicago Metra Station...the countdown to BWE is on! Don't ignore the signs! Get your tickets today! BWEnext.com or half-price at Walgreens!

09/07/2024

Part 2 of Inspiration 1390 interview

09/07/2024

Merry Green on Inspiration 1390 talking BWE

09/07/2024

Want some juicy details about The Black Women's Expo? Catch founder Merry Green on the Brunch Bunch today at noon on Inspiration 1390!

05/07/2024