Powerful Panels, Exclusive Performances & 100 Black-Owned Businesses to Shop
Appearances | Performances By:
Steve Harvey, India Arie, Tamron Hall,
Anthony Hamilton, Cynthia Erivo, Avant
Trey Songz, Skip Marley, Brandy
Erica Campbell, Reverend Al Sharpton
Hezekiah Walker, Tamika Mallory
CeCe Winans, Attorney Ben Crump
Brian Courtney Wilson
…and many more!
(New York, NY) Friday, November 13th, 2020 – WBLS Presents Circle of Sisters, a lifestyle expo curated for Black women virtually for 2020. Circle of Sisters has been encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black women for 17 years. Join us Friday, November 20th, 2-8PM EST and Saturday, November 21st, 10AM-6PM EST as WBLS brings the Tri-State’s original Black female empowerment expo into homes nation-wide. Circle of Sisters 2020 will be an interactive, virtual event with multiple channels for attendees to engage with panels, enjoy performances, and shop Black owned businesses.
“As you come to expect from COS, we’ve got great performances and entertainment!” said WBLS’ Vice President of Programming Skip Dillard. He continued, “most importantly we’re thankful for the opportunity to engage with our listeners and COS supporters in a year that’s been unlike any other.”
CELEBRITY APPEARANCES & PANELS: Tamron Hall, Steve Harvey, Cynthia Erivo, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, Trey Songz, Brandy, Reverend Al Sharpton, Attorney Ben Crump, Beatrice Dixon, Tamika Mallory, Alex Wolf, Ericka Pittman, Raheem DeVaughn, Letitia James, and more.
R&B CONCERT LINE UP: Presented by National Geographic’s Genius: Aretha, the R&B concert will include performances by India.Arie, Anthony Hamilton, Avant, Skip Marley, PJ Morton, Phony Ppl, Will Downing, and more.
GOSPEL EXPLOSION CONCERT LINE UP: The signature Gospel Explosion concert presented by Eli Lilly will include performances by Erica Campbell, Hezekiah Walker, CeCe Winans, Brian Courtenay Wilson, and Jekalyn Carr.
Attendees also gain all-day access to the virtual marketplace of 100 Black and women-owned businesses to shop Black before Black Friday. A portion of every ticket sale will go to The Loveland Foundation to provide mental health resources for Black women and girls.
For sponsorship or partnership inquiries, please contact Jonathan Bates, VP of Brand Partnerships at jbates@hot97.com.
For press access, please apply HERE.
CONTACT:
Bethany Kent
Director of Marketing & Events, MediaCo – HOT 97, WBLS, WLIB
Direct: 212-367-1698
E-Mail: bkent@hot97.com
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About WBLS
For over 40 years WBLS has been America’s most recognizable Black radio station, serving as a source of entertainment, information, and empowering programming for the community. 60% of WBLS’ Urban Adult Contemporary audience are between the ages of 25-54. Broadcasting award winning and internationally known personalities like Steve Harvey, Shaila, Deja Vu, Lenny Green, Dahved Levy, DJ Marley Marl, DJ Red Alert, Chuck Chillout & more. Living here, breathing here, being here – today, WBLS remains at the heart of the Black community and serves as the #1 source for R&B Music and Lifestyle in the Tri-State. Connect with us at wbls.com, on Instagram @wbls1075nyc, Twitter @wbls1075fm, and at facebook.com/wbls1075nyc.