Lessons in leadership from two powerful “firsts” at the Black Women’s Expo

Nykia Wright, Tracy Brown and event moderator Mary Mitchell lead a panel at the Black Women’s Expo on August 12 at 3:00 p.m. CT at McCormick Place.

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Lessons in leadership from two powerful “firsts,” Nykia Wright and Tracy Brown, at the Black Women’s Expo on Aug. 12.

The Black Women’s Expo brings together Black women from all walks of life to celebrate uniqueness, support endeavors and share knowledge. 

At this year’s Black Women’s Expo on August 12, Nykia Wright, the first Black CEO of a major news organization and Tracy Brown, the first Black Chief Content Officer of the largest non-profit newsroom in the country, lead a panel entitled Lessons in leadership from two powerful “firsts.”

Sun-Times columnist and celebrated journalist, Mary Mitchell, moderated the conversation. 

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