Henson, Tiffany Haddish, and Jill Scott will join Mary J. Blige's Strength of a Woman Summit and Festival which kicks off May 10 in New York City.  According to the Associated Press, the three-day event during Mother's Day weekend "will feature concerts,

The Strength of a Woman Summit will take place at The Glasshouse on May 11. Hosted by Angie Martinez, the programming will include a series of inspiring and empowering panels, keynote speakers and workshops focusing on music, wellness, technology, beauty and financial literacy.

If anything, Mary J. Blige has put in the work. Her career, which spans over three decades, is dotted with platinum albums, swaths of awards and milestones that have continuously cemented her as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.

Co-hosted by Jess Hilarious and Gia Peppers, this year’s event takes place on Saturday, May 11 at The Glasshouse in New York City.

Mary J. Blige's "Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit" is launching a $100,000 fund to support women within her hometown of Yonkers.

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and Pepsi have extended their partnership for the Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Community Fund, providing $100,000 available as grants to local organizations whose work elevates and educates underserved women in Yonkers.

Mary J. Blige just might be the most famous native of Yonkers, New York, and yet she’s not forgotten her roots there.