Mary J. Blige Presents Second Annual “Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit” in Atlanta, Sponsored by Pepsi
Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, is set to host her second annual Pepsi-sponsored Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit during Mother’s Day weekend in Atlanta.
In collaboration with the event, Mary J. Blige has also announced a new partnership with Pepsi. Together, they will sponsor a $200,000 fund to provide a college scholarship and support local organizations. The inaugural “PepsiCo x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Scholarship” will be awarded to a Black female student aspiring to or attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The scholarship recipient will be announced during Pepsi’s HBCU tour in the fall.
“The whole mission of this festival is to celebrate and advocate for Black women,” says Mary J. Blige. “So, to have Pepsi show up and show out in the way they do is overwhelming.” She adds, “With their support for the Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, we can pay it forward in many impactful ways, and granting an HBCU scholarship for a deserving student is nothing short of incredible.”
Organizations such as Silence the Shame, City of Refuge, Right Hand Foundation, and Earth Girl ATL will receive backing from PepsiCo. Mary J. Blige took part in selecting these organizations that empower women in wellness, technology, finance, and the creative arts.
Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Multicultural Development at PepsiCo, says, “The Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit has proven to be a powerful platform for Pepsi and its brands to create opportunities that bring long-lasting change to amplify and elevate women.” He continues, “This year, with even more events for fans to experience, we want to recognize, celebrate, and support the voices of the community, from the incredible on-stage talent, including the iconic Mary J. Blige, to the on-the-ground local restaurateurs and entrepreneurs whose vision and passion inspire others.”
The Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit will also feature performances by various R&B and Hip Hop acts, including Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jeezy, Summer Walker, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Jadakiss, and more.
