The Root's Young, Fabulous and Female Event

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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.

Theย evening of discussion and networkingย at the Washington Post building was packed with more thanย 125 women and men.

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

An audience member asks a question of the panel.

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

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

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