F.S.O. presents Phenomenal Women: Hear from “Clair Huxtable” and more
One of the largest African-American entertainment and empowerment expos is back in town this weekend in uptown Charlotte.
Created by local radio stations V 101.9 and Power 98, “F.S.O. presents Phenomenal Women” is happening on Saturday, May 30, at the Charlotte Convention Center from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Browse more than 100 vendors during the 13th annual F.S.O. event. Check out their products and services in the categories of health/nutrition, beauty, fitness, financial planning and beyond that cater to every female’s tastes. (Don’t worry guys…there is plenty of stuff for you to do there, too. Come find out.)
The lowdown:
– Ever want to be inspired by actress Phylicia Rashad, aka everyone’s favorite sitcom mom Clair Huxtable? She’s the keynote speaker.
28 Reasons Clair Huxtable Is Perfection Embodied http://t.co/kkyvqSvlKb via @AriannaRebolini @buzzfeed
— Cassandra Zungu (@Smotomoto_) May 28, 2015
//><!--– Charlotte’s own Anthony Hamilton will perform his classic R&B hits like “Charlene” and “The Best of Me.”//--><!
– Another talented R&B singer, Leela James, will hit the main stage. Gospel singers will open up the show, which includes Anthony Brown and Greta Manning.
Happy Birthday to R&B and soul singer-songwriter Leela James (born on May 22nd). pic.twitter.com/uIr7K6LDG6 — ♪ Sunshine Brown ♪ (@_MusicalOne_) May 22, 2015
– In the mood for a candid conversation? Tune in to Elisa Garner and the “Black Lives Matter” panel, or get tips on succeeding in the hip-hop industry from Damon Dash.
– V 101.9’s midday diva Artie the One Woman Party will be giving “mommy makeovers.”
– Can’t get enough of “The Real Housewives of ATL?” Kenya Moore will hopefully be acting “Gone with the Wind fabulous.”
Kenya Moore Talks Future With NeNe Leakes And Phaedra Parks – http://t.co/7C9iYcsBpo #RHOA #Kenya #Moore #NeNe #Leakes #Phaedra #Parks
— Innoma News (@innomanews) May 19, 2015
– Carolina Panthers’ Thomas Davis will be sharing his story about winning the 2015 NFL Man of the Year Award for his local Defending Dreams Foundation.
– The F.S.O. Fashion Show hosted by Power 98’s Yasmin Young of “The Morning Maddhouse” showcases the hottest styles from local boutiques and designers in the Queen City.
– Mr. Incognito of Power 98 will set the “World’s Largest Line Dance” into motion.
Get tickets: They can be purchased in advance or at the Charlotte Convention Center box office.
Photos by The Charlotte Observer and CharlotteFive Staff.
This story was originally published May 28, 2015 at 9:07 PM with the headline "F.S.O. presents Phenomenal Women: Hear from “Clair Huxtable” and more."