The Black Women’s Agenda’s 48th Annual Symposium & Awards Luncheon quickly sells out, celebrates trailblazers, and features impactful discussions. Surprise Guest Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Gives Inspiring Remarks that Embody the Theme “Lifting Every Voice.” (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Black Women’s Agenda, Incorporated. (BWA) once again attracted a full house for its 48th Annual Symposium Town Hall and Awards Luncheon, which took place on September 27 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., coinciding with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. Tickets sold out just minutes after they were made available, highlighting the event’s status as an essential meeting place for leaders, advocates, and influencers nationwide. This year’s theme, “Lifting Every Voice,” set the stage for two engaging Town Hall discussions that encouraged lively conversations, audience involvement, and appeals for action. The first panel, “The Change of Menopause and Women’s Health,” addressed misunderstandings regarding Black women’s health, presenting data that reveals Black women frequently experience menopause symptoms for a longer duration than their counterparts. Actress and philanthropist Jayne Kennedy spoke about her personal experiences, encouraging women to take their partners and family members to medical appointments to help inform everyone about what to anticipate. The discussion ended prolonged silences regarding women’s health, with audience inquiries deepening the conversation’s significance and immediacy. The second panel, “Lifting Every Voice,” which was moderated by Symone Sanders-Townsend, co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, concentrated on leadership, civic involvement, and the future of democracy. Panelists urged the need to safeguard voting rights and elevate the voices of Black women in the national conversation.
