CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 2019 Black Women's Expo opened Friday at McCormick Place.
The event is designed to inspire and empower African-American women. The Expo is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
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The Expo offers something for people from all generations, including educational seminars. Small business representatives will also be on hand to show off their wares.
Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot helped to cut the ribbon to open the event.
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The Black Women's Expo runs through Sunday. ABC7 is a proud sponsor of this event.