The Empower Her Project Founders To Present The 2nd Annual Women of Color Empowerment Brunch

LOS ANGELES - May 9, 2019 - PRLog -- The Empower Her Project CEO and Founders Raquel Wilson and Tynisha Lewis announced today that the 2nd Annual Women of Color Empowerment Brunch will be held Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at Jordan Downs Community Center in Los Angeles, California. The brunch is designed to bridge a gap between young millennial women of color who are starting out in business, connecting them with veteran women of color from around the world who are already thriving in business. "It is time for us as women of color to come together to empower and celebrate one another, when we do this, we are unstoppable," says Wilson and Lewis.

The brunch will feature seven veteran women of color in business and will honor three women of color in politics, activism, and community service. This year's panelists and honorees include: Celebrity Red Carpet Photographer B. René Norman (Panelist), Entertainment Publicist Deborah Griffin (Panelist), Professional Cosmetologist Ericka Chancellor (Panelist), Producer and Brand Builder Natasha D Burton (Panelist), Attorney Sauda S. Johnson (Panelist), Author, Motivational Speaker, and PR Consultant Tonya McKenzie (Panelist), Content Creator, Digital Media Producer, and Marketing Manager Umaymah Rashid (Panelist), Former Councilwoman Jan Perry (Honoree), Community Partnership Consultant Linda Miles (Honoree), and Activist Susan Burton (Honoree). This year's panel will be moderated by Syd Stewart, Founder & Executive Director of Better Youth.

Open to the public. $30 to attend and tickets may be purchased online at Eventbrite. Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-women-of-color-empowerment-brunch-tickets-57290228616

To become a sponsor of The Empower Her Project, contact: info@empowerherproject.org with Sponsorship Inquiry in the subject line. All press and media inquiries, please contact Deborah Griffin at deborahmckj@yahoo.com.

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About Empower Her Project

Empower Her Project is a 501(c)(3) provides women of color who are starting in business a platform to network with polished women who are already thriving in business. The organization provides professional development and advocacy opportunities. For more information on Empower Her Project, please go to www.empowerherproject.org

About Raquel Wilson - Empower Her Project

Raquel Wilson is a former foster youth from Compton, CA. She has been a vessel for foster care youth and an advocate for at-risk youth since age 17. She is an active participant in volunteer work in her community and is passionate about being powered by service. She created The Empower Her Project to empower, mentor, and inspire young and matured women of color through workshops and programs that celebrate women in business & future entrepreneurs.

About Tynisha Lewis - Empower Her Project

Tynisha Lewis also known as "Ty," is a former homeless youth and first-generation transfer student graduating with a B.A. in journalism with an emphasis in public relations and minoring in Africana Studies at Cal State University, Northridge in May 2018. Her past work experience includes working as a student writer for CSUN Today and Warner Bros. Television Publicity Intern. She also served as CSUN PRSSA Director of Member Services and as Social Media Director of Real To Reel Global Youth Film Festival. Tynisha has been inspired by the endless creative possibilities in the world of entertainment in which she is truly passionate about. Her hobbies include reading, writing, volunteering and mentoring at-risk youth.