Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival is back for a third year — in her hometown.
The Grammy-winning R&B icon's annual festival and summit will be taking place in New York City.
Marking the only festival presented by an all-Black, all-woman team, the empowering three-day event runs from 10-12 May for America's Mother's Day weekend.
Blige told People magazine, "It means so much to bring it home."
The festival has moved to New York from its previous base in Atlanta.
Blige explained, "This is where I wanted it to be originally, but we ended up in Atlanta for two years, and it was successful. I love Atlanta. Atlanta's home too, but it just feels amazing to have it at home where I was born and raised. All my family and friends are here, and it feels amazing."
The festival features a stacked lineup of celebrities appearing at various events in the city throughout the weekend - including the Strength of a Woman Summit at The Glasshouse, where veteran radio host Angie Martinez will chair panels and workshops.
"It's been amazing and exciting and just so fulfilling to do what I always wanted to do, continue to give people a piece of me, uplift us, inspire us and elevate us," shared the Queen of R&B.
