The Root's Young, Fabulous and Female Event

Scenes from an evening celebrating successful black women in Washington, D.C.

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  Successful Women

  Photo by Antar Hanif

  The panelists who joined us on April 22 at the Washington Post building included (from left) radio personality Anji Corley, The Root publisher Donna Byrd, human rights advocate Malika Saada Saar, policy expert Erica Williams, writer Helena Andrews and congressional lawyer Angela Rye.

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  Full House

  Photo by Antar Hanif

  The evening of discussion and networking at the Washington Post building was packed with more than 125 women and men.

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  The YFF

  Photo by Antar Hanif

  From left: Panelists Erica Williams, Helena Andrews and Angela Rye discuss what it takes to be 'Young, Fabulous and Female.'

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  Healthy Discussion

  Photo by Antar Hanif

  An audience member asks a question of the panel.

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  Networking and Nice Words

  Photo by Antar Hanif

  An attendee writes on an inspiration board during the cocktail reception. The words of inspiration will be displayed on The Root.

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  Sending Good Vibes

  Photo by Antar Hanif

  Another audience member writes words of inspiration to black women everywhere.

 

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