(BPRW) The Black Women’s Agenda’s 48th Annual Symposium & Awards Luncheon Sells Out in Minutes, Honors Trailblazers, and Inspires with Powerful Conversations  

The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. ( BPRW), held on September 27 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, sells out in minutes, honors trailblazers, and inspires with powerful conversations ( Black PR Wire ). The game’s popularity as a must-attend meeting of leaders, advocates, and celebrities from across the country was reinforced by the fact that tickets were gone shortly after the show’s release. Two lively Town Hall debate this year, with the style” Lifting Every Voice,” sparked lively discussion, audience participation, and calls for action. The first section, titled” The Change of Menopause and Women’s Health,” examined myths about Black children’s health, including claims that Black people typically endure menopause symptoms for longer than their female counterparts. Jayne Kennedy, an artist and philanthropist, pleaded with women to accompany their spouses and loved ones to doctors visits to teach full households on what to expect. The viewers asked questions, which added depth and intensity to the conversation, breaking previous silences about women’s health. The next section,” Lifting Every Voice,” was moderated by Symone Sanders-Townsend, co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, with a focus on leadership, political commitment, and democracy’s future. In response to the participants ‘ call to action, they issued a call to action to increase Black women’s accents in the national dialogue and protect voting rights. The necessity of political engagement, voter education, and social advocacy were highlighted by inspirational exchanges with attendees. Previous U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance to give effective notes of love for the unwavering support of the room’s more than 2, 000 women and some men, boosting the agency’s speed. You are the light that cannot be diminished or wiped out by a circumstance or an vote, Harris said. ” I appreciate your role as the light in the darkness.” This struggle as we can. The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc.’s” Lifting Every Voice” theme speaks to both the need to advance our democracy and the need to advance issues like children’s health, which directly influence our communities ‘ future.” The Symposium and Awards Luncheon is more than just an event. The Change of Menopause and Women’s Health Panelists and Moderators Presenters and Moderators
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The Weekend host Symone Sanders-Townsend, co-host, MSNBC’s The Weekend, and Meiklea Minter-Jordan, MD, CEO, AARP, Senior Vice President and Head of U.S. and North America Medical Affairs at Byer Healthcare.
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The Honorable Maya V. Martin, a new graduate from Fayetteville State University and currently pursuing a law degree, was recognized for her assurance as an emerging president. Kimberly A. Blackwell, the founder and CEO of one of the world’s top Black-owned, female-owned connections firms, received the following honor: Business Award. Desiree Rogers, co-owner and CEO of Fashion Fair Skincare and Black Opal Beauty, former White House cultural minister, is the recipient of the Economic & Business Award. Sylvia Y. Cyrus, long-time executive director of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History ( ASALH), is the steward of the preservation of Black history. Innovation Pioneer in inclusive innovation, Candi Castleberry, Vice President, Inclusive Experiences and Technology ( IXT), at Amazon, has received the Excellence in Technology Award. Health Award – Denise Brooks-Williams, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Henry Ford Health, a proponent of equal access to healthcare. Kim Cliett Long, Ed., Historian Award D.: Educational and cultural director for the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center, which preserves African American sea story. Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie received the Trailblazer Award as the first woman to serve as priest of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and as the nation’s president/general minister. Lonnie G. Bunch III, director of the Smithsonian Institution, well-known scholar, and founding chairman of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, receives President’s Award. # ##About the SymposiumBWA Symposium has grown to be a top meeting at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, drawing in more than 1,500 visitors each year and constantly selling out in days. It serves as a forum for discussion on issues that concern Black women and their families, as well as for honoring officials whose efforts advance the community and country. The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. ( BWA ), a nonprofit 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization established in 1977, promotes, secures, and defends Black women and their families ‘ rights. Working with the National Presidents of 24 National Collaborating Organizations whose combined account exceeds three million people worldwide, BWA provides courses and campaigning in the fields of education, health, financial independence, and social justice. Visit www. for more details. bwa-inc. org. During BWA’s 48th Annual Symposium Town Hall and Awards Luncheon on September 27, 2025, Lonnie G. Bunch III, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recipient of the BWA Dolly Desselle Adams President’s Award, stands with former vice president Kamala Harris and Gwainevere Catchings-Hess, the president of The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference was the setting for the event. Credits to Monica Morgan’s photos