Protesters interrupt Phenomenal Woman Awards Dinner ahead of Black Women's Expo

A protest over the Laquan McDonald police shooting interrupted the state of a dinner honoring black women Thursday night.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A protest over the Laquan McDonald police shooting interrupted the state of a dinner honoring black women Thursday night.

Protesters briefly interrupted the Phenomenal Woman Awards Dinner.
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The event came ahead of the Black Women's Expo that opens Friday.

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters was the keynote speaker of the event. Chicago Bulls player Dwyane Wade's mother was among the honorees.

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