The Strength of A Woman Festival exists to elevate, educate, and empower women around the world to reach their highest potential. The mission is to mobilize a global convergence of multigenerational women in an authentic environment, “by us for us”, while producing an experience fostering community, opportunity and sisterhood!
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist merch, and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, All-Access playlists, plus the largest catalog of top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for full, on-demand access to 100 million songs in HD and a growing catalog of Ultra HD and Spatial audio. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever they listen to music including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at www.amazonmusic.com.
CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.
About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Gilead has promoted equity, particularly healthcare equity, since the company brought its first therapies to the market. Through global partnerships, Gilead’s medicines today reach millions of people in low- and middle-income countries around the world. In the United States, Gilead has committed more than $100 million over 10 years through the COMPASS Initiative® to community organizations that are working to combat HIV in the U.S. South. In 2020, Gilead launched the Racial Equity Community Impact Fund to support organizations tackling racial inequities affecting Black communities across the United States.
About Advancing Health and Black Equity
Gilead Sciences, Inc. established the Advancing Health and Black Equity (AHBE) team to help eliminate global barriers to healthcare, combat health disparities and ultimately create a more just and equitable society. Through leadership and continued investment across education, partnerships and innovative sciences, we aim to create a society in which historically marginalized and disinvested communities, including racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQI+ individuals, have fair and just opportunities to achieve their best health. AHBE will amplify the transformative work of our partners and grantees to better meet the demands of an ever-changing health equity and social justice landscape and promote the advancement of Black Equity.
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company composed of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company. Specifically focusing on Hip-Hop, R&B and Gospel, LNU builds platforms, events, and festivals globally and develops dynamic content strategies based upon the live properties created. Live Nation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban music. For additional information, visit www.livenationurban.com.
Founded in 2014 by CEO Monique Rodriguez, Mielle Organics is the fastest growing Black-owned and women-led global beauty brand. With a heavy emphasis on incorporating healthier ingredients as its “root to results,” Mielle Organics’ collection of beauty products is designed for all hair types. Today, Mielle Organics is a global and viral sensation, with orders in over 87 countries around the world. Their products can be found in more than 100,000 stores across the U.S. in retailers like Ulta Beauty, Sally Beauty, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Walmart.
OAM offers clinical skincare made simple and made for all. Products are dermatologist tested and proven to work for all skin types and skin tones. Created by entrepreneur, producer, and artist Ciara, OAM stands for "On a Mission." OAM was created by Ciara to give everyone access to the power of clinical level products through a simplified routine that works, and is formulated and proven for all skin tones and types including sensitive skin. All products are formulated with the Tri-C Pro-Peptide Complex™, a proprietary blend of peptides and trifecta of highly refined Vitamin C.
PepsiCo created Pepsi Dig In™ to change the restaurant industry. The pandemic followed by civil unrest compounded existing systemic barriers the Black community disproportionately faces. From wealth gaps to biased perceptions, Black-owned restaurants specifically paid the biggest price in the industry. As part of PepsiCo’s broader racial equality journey, and a continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, Pepsi Dig In™ is a five-year platform aimed to forge new pipelines for access, growth, and awareness. By galvanizing the industry and consumers, Pepsi Dig In™ will generate $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants by 2025. Together, we’ll help Black-owned restaurants thrive.
Sisterhood is the best hood! Sister love is a partnership inspired by the friendship of Simone I. Smith and Mary J. Blige. It's a collection of designs that symbolizes strength, edge, style, sassiness, and made in their support for each other and their love of statement pieces. Sister Love is based on the notion that Queens Rek-A-Nize Queens - because we are stronger together. Simone and Mary believe working together shows other women the importance of supporting each other. The line was designed to inspire women to be strong, fearless, empowered, and to "wear what you want... because you CAN!”
Sun Goddess is produced with love and passion by Mary J. Blige and Fantinel Winery. The wine collection, coming from the sun-kissed Fantinel vineyards, includes Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Prosecco. This partnership combines beautiful wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia with the powerhouse MJB to bring an amazing brand to life. Mary J. has eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, and many more accolades. Her love of wine was brought to life when she met Marco Fantinel, and they worked closely together to create these exceptional wines from the Northeast of Italy.