National Basketball Wives Association Hosts Women’s Empowerment Summit

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The National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA) hosted the 3rd Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit during the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago.  This year’s theme “Unsung Sheroes” featured a host of influential women. Hosted by ESPN’s Ros Gold-Onwunde, the summit included a panel moderated by Karen Civil with panelists: actress Tia Mowry, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Jasmine Jordan, entrepreneur, Elle Leonard, Beyond Meat’s, Beth Moskowitz; two fireside chats, one moderated by ESPN’s Cari Champion with Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and State’s Attorney, Kim Foxx and a second fireside chat with Ros Gold-Onwude and Chief Innovation Officer for the NBA, Amy Brooks. The goal was to spark an ongoing conversation around women in business, dispelling inequality and lack of representation in the C-Suite, as well as provided the tools and resources that can continue to propel women to success. This year’s summit was sponsored by Morgan Stanley, NBA Cares, Beyond Meat, Journelle and Toyota.

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

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