Rep. Robin Kelly Sponsors Black Women, Girls Symposium Thursday

CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL — Congresswoman Robin Kelly is hosting a free symposium featuring some of Chicago’s dynamic woman professionals in finance, labor, marketing and human resources offering guidance on negotiating pay raises and advancement, and successfully branding your talent and your business.

The symposium, “Power Moves: Strategies for Success,” takes place from 8 a.m. to noon, Thurs., Aug. 22, at Chicago State University, in the Breakey Theater in Douglas Hall, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago.

Dorri McWhorter, CEO of the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, will serve as keynote speaker and moderator. Through panels and interactive sessions, the symposium will also address small business development, dressing for success, and the gender-based wage gap that has placed Black women at a severe economic disadvantage regardless of their level of education or professional attainment. Early registration is encouraged at the event's page.

For more information, call 708-679-0078.