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Recap: Mary J. Blige Had A Grand Homecoming With 2024 'Strength Of A Woman' Festival And Summit In NYC

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When looking at the career of Mary J. Blige, the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop Soul for three decades and counting, it comes as no surprise that she puts emphasis on the title and standout track of her 2017 album, Strength Of A Woman. Birthed from the heartbreak and eventual failure of trying to keep her marriage afloat, the project showcased a woman trying her best to be the best version of herself for another. It was after finding that strength — a five-year journey of self discovery that resulted in the triumphant release of Good Morning Gorgeous and an epic Super Bowl Halftime performance in 2022 — that MJB could really call herself “da MVP.”

That inner strength inspired her to launch the Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit, which just commenced its third year with a Big Apple homecoming for the New York native this past Mother’s Day Weekend. We decided to swing by and check out the festivities, and not even rain on a Sunday could drown out what Mary had planned for the city.

Shining all weekend like the boots she rocked during the main event concert at Barclays Center — it’s actually her new ‘Mary Boot’ collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti (seen above) that’s already sold out online — Mary covered all grounds to assure that she provided something everyone could enjoy. From a classic welcome party at Harlem hotspot Corner Social and a jazz revue at Blue Note New York to kick things off, to an all-day summit on Saturday with scenic views by way of The Glasshouse that included panels, giveaways and flowers given both literally and figuratively with Black women primarily in mind, it was easily enough to please anyone at that point already. Mary instead followed up with the aforementioned concert, in addition to a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday followed by a gospel concert to close out the evening. So much was shared throughout the weekend that felt special in its delivery, and we can only hope the women in attendance will spread the camaraderie in their own worlds that clearly resonated throughout the day-long summit.

For panelist Sharon Content, who spoke on the From Crisis To Care: Navigating Mental Health In The Black Community panel, the message of “Strength Of A Woman” resonated especially. She says, “When I hear ‘strength of a woman,’ or when I participate in a conference that is inspired by the strength of a woman, it really empowers me to really understand and be honored to be part of bringing women together to empower, uplift, celebrate our resiliency and really create a sisterhood so that we can share in a space to express our vulnerability in a space of strength. It’s such an honor to be on a panel and be asked to participate in bringing sisters together — our women of color! — and really allow us to celebrate our resiliency.”

It echoes especially in the work she does daily to provide a haven for disenfranchised youth. Mrs. Content continued by adding, “As the founder and president of Children of Promise NYC, a community-based organization in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and in the South Bronx, we specifically work for and serve children of incarcerated parents. Participating in the Strength Of A Woman Summit allowed me to showcase an opportunity for all of the participants and all of the members that attended today to be able to look at community service as an outlet of self-care. For us to really look at a non-profit organization serving the community, serving a community in need of support as a result of their parent being in prison — all the young people that we serve have one or both parents in prison — it felt like a call-to-action for participants today and women who came out to give back. I challenge everyone to identify a non-profit organization that touches your heart; a non-profit that means something to you. Utilize that as an opportunity to give back. There’s always a way.”

Fellow panelist Rosezena “The BizLawyer” Pierce, who spoke on the panel Operation Secure The Bag: The Keys To Unlocking Financial Freedom, had similar sentiments, but had one woman in mind specifically when thinking of what Strength Of A Woman means to her. She told us exclusively, shorty after dropping some serious gems on stage, “When I think of ‘strength of a woman,’ I think of really my mom. The way you go through things and conquering things, my mom went through a lot! However, she don’t look like what she been through. That’s the strength of a woman; she knows how to get over and climb. She’s just amazing. Strength of a woman to me really is going through it, getting through the fire and coming out still well-done like my girl Chrisette Michele says.”

Overall it was a weekend that we think many women across the Tri-state area and beyond won’t soon forget, and are very likely to spread to their fellow sister-girls. We look forward to seeing how The Queen tops herself next year!

1. The welcome party for Mary J. Blige and PEPSI’s 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Welcome Party
May 10, 2024
Corner Social – Harlem, NYC

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2. Tasha Smith

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Welcome Party
May 10, 2024
Corner Social – Harlem, NYC

Image: Soul Brother for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

3. Funk Flex DJing at the welcome party for Mary J. Blige and PEPSI’s 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Welcome Party
May 10, 2024
Corner Social – Harlem, NYC

Image: Soul Brother for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

4. The welcome party for Mary J. Blige and PEPSI’s 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Welcome Party
May 10, 2024
Corner Social – Harlem, NYC

Image: Soul Brother for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

5. A jazz concert with Robert Glasper to kick off Mary J. Blige and PEPSI’s 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Jazz Revue
May 10, 2024
Blue Note Jazz Club – Greenwich Village, NYC

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6. The iconic Blue Note New York for Mary J. Blige and PEPSI’s 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Jazz Revue
May 10, 2024
Blue Note Jazz Club – Greenwich Village, NYC

Image: Antoine DeBrill for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

7. The Robert Glasper Experiment performs for Mary J. Blige and PEPSI’s 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Jazz Revue
May 10, 2024
Blue Note Jazz Club – Greenwich Village, NYC

Image: Antoine DeBrill for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

8. Robert Glasper and Tasha Smith

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Jazz Revue
May 10, 2024
Blue Note Jazz Club – Greenwich Village, NYC

Image: Antoine DeBrill for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

9. Mary J. Blige performs with the Robert Glasper Experiment

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Jazz Revue
May 10, 2024
Blue Note Jazz Club – Greenwich Village, NYC

Image: Sterlingpics for Mary J. Blige

10. Entrance at the Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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11. Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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12. Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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13. L to R: Dr. Thema, Kristi Henderson, Shanti Das and Sharon Content on the ‘From Crisis To Care: Navigating Mental Health in the Black Community’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

14. L to R: Dr. Thema, Kristi Henderson, Shanti Das and Sharon Content

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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15. Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

16. L to R: Dr. Stephanie Thompson, Tunde Oyeneyin, Coach Gessie Thompson and Bea Dixon on the ‘Black Women’s Health: Everything Your Mother Never Told You’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

17. L to R: Kim Kimble, Bevy Smith, Claire Sulmers and Tahira Wright from the ‘We Set The Trends: Developing Your Personal Style’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

18. L to R: Shari Bryant, Marsai Martin, Gia Peppers, Crystal Renee Hayslett and Heather Lowery for the ‘You Can Sit With Us: Cultivating And Maintaining Sustainable Community’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

19. Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

20. L to R: Sonal Patel, Dawn McNellis, Aparna Khurjekar and Brave Williams for ‘The State Of Small Business: How Female Leaders Can Be The Driving Force Of Change’ small business panel by Verizon

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

21. Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

22. L to R: Heather Lowery, Crystal Renee Hayslett, Marsai Martin and Shari Bryant

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Antoine DeBrill for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

23. Host Gia Peppers

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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24. Two beautiful queens attend Mary J. Blige’s ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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25. Brave Williams

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2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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26. Nicole George-Middleton

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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27. L to R: LaTonya Blige-DaCosta, Simone I. Smith, Madison Star Brim and Misa Hylton for the ‘Respect The Architect: Become The Architect Of Your Life’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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28. Host Jess Hilarious

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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29. L to R: Heather Lowery and Crystal Renee Hayslett

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Antoine DeBrill for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

30. Panel moderator Bevy Smith

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

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31. L to R: Nicole George-Middleton, Pinky Cole Hayes, Rosezena “The BizLawyer” Pierce and Sherrese Clarke-Soares on the ‘Operation Secure The Bag: The Keys To Unlocking Financial Freedom’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Antoine DeBrill for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

32. Rosezena “The BizLawyer” Pierce and Nicole George-Middleton talking shop

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

33. L to R: Mary J. Blige, Angie Martinez, Tasha Smith and Taraji P. Henson for the ‘Girl Talk’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

34. Attendees enjoying the gems being dropped at Mary J. Blige’s ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

35. MJB da MVP on the ‘Girl Talk’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Sterlingpics for Mary J. Blige

36. Tasha Smith and Taraji P. Henson on the ‘Girl Talk’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

37. Angie Martinez moderates the ‘Girl Talk’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

38. L to R: Mary J. Blige, Angie Martinez, Tasha Smith and Taraji P. Henson

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Sterlingpics for Mary J. Blige

39. Tagging the walls (legally!) at Mary J. Blige’s ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

40. L to R: Mekai Curtis, Michael Rainey Jr., Da’Vinchi, Larenz Tate and Method Man for the ‘Our Men Honor The Strength Of A Woman’ panel

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

41. Clockwise: Method Man, Michael Rainey Jr., Larenz Tate, Mekai Curtis and Da’Vinchi

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
May 11, 2024
The Glasshouse – Manhattan, NYC

Image: Wendy Ngala for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

42. Fat Joe and Busta Rhymes

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Antoine DeBrill for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

43. Lola Brooke

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

44. Honey Bxby

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

45. Angie Martinez pays respects to Mama Jones (Jim Jones’ mother), Audrey Jackson (Pop Smoke’s mother), Debbie Phillips (Jadakiss’ mother) and Athena Dubose (A. Boogie’s mother)

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

46. Funk Flex

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

47. Attendees enjoying the Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Concert

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

48. Attendees enjoying the Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Concert

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

49. Fat Joe

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

50. Remy Ma and Fat Joe

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

51. Sheek Louch, Styles P and Jadakiss of The LOX

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

52. Rising R&B quartet WanMor

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

53. Jill Scott

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

54. Vado

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

55. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

56. 50 Cent

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2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

57. 50 Cent and co.

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2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

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58. 50 Cent enjoys the view from stage

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2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

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59. Larenz Tate joins 50 Cent onstage

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2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

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60. Actors from the ‘Power’ Universe join show creator 50 Cent onstage

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

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61. Mar J. Blige and 50 Cent rock the stage together

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

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62. Mary J. Blige reveals her official boot collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

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63. Confetti to close out the Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Concert

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit Concert
May 11, 2024
Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NYC

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64. Rain isn’t stopping MJB’s Mother’s Day Brunch!

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Mother’s Day Brunch
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Chop House – Times Square, NYC

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65. Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Mother’s Day Brunch

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Mother’s Day Brunch
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Chop House – Times Square, NYC

Image: Soul Brother for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

66. Mary J. Blige’s Sun Goddess wine on display

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Mother’s Day Brunch
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Chop House – Times Square, NYC

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67. Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Mother’s Day Brunch

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Mother’s Day Brunch
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Chop House – Times Square, NYC

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68. Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Mother’s Day Brunch

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Mother’s Day Brunch
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Chop House – Times Square, NYC

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69. Taraji P Henson and Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Mother’s Day Brunch
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Chop House – Times Square, NYC

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70. Drinks in abundance all weekend long at Mary J. Blige’s ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

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71. A time for praise at Mary J. Blige’s ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Gospel Concert

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

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72. Jane Handcock

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2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

73. Generations of women enjoying the Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Gospel Concert

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

74. A few soulful voices at the Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Gospel Concert

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

75. Ladies in their Sunday’s best at the Mary J. Blige ‘Strength Of A Woman’ 2024 Festival & Summit Gospel Concert

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

76. L to R: Jacky, Karen and Dorinda of The Clark Sisters

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

77. The Clark Sisters doing their thing

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

78. Closing it out with praise

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

79. Twinkie Clark doing what she does best

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

80. L to R: Twinkie, Jacky, Dorinda and Karen of the legendary Clark Sisters

Mary J. Blige 'Strength Of A Woman' 2024 Festival & Summit Source:Strategic Heights Media

2024 Strength of a Woman Gospel Concert
May 12, 2024
Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NYC

Image: Ellen Qbertplaya for Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit

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