Mary J Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival is back for a third year — in her hometown.
The Grammy-winning R&B icon’s annual festival and summit will taking place in New York City.
Marking the only festival presented by an all-Black, all-woman team, the empowering three-day event runs from 10-12 May for Mother’s Day weekend.
Blige told People magazine: “It means so much to bring it home.”
The festival has moved to New York from its previous base in Atlanta.
Blige explained: “This is where I wanted it to be originally, but we ended up in Atlanta for two years, and it was successful. I love Atlanta. Atlanta's home too, but it just feels amazing to have it at home where I was born and raised. All my family and friends are here, and it feels amazing.”
The festival features a stacked lineup of celebrities appearing at various events in the city throughout the weekend — including the Strength of a Woman Summit at The Glassouse, where veteran radio host Angie Martinez will chair panels and workshops.
“It's been amazing and exciting and just so fulfilling to do what I always wanted to do, continue to give people a piece of me, uplift us, inspire us and elevate us,” shared the Queen of R&B.
Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Awards, 12 NAACP Image Awards, and 12 Billboard Music Awards, including the Billboard Icon Award.
