RALEIGH, N.C. -- Radio One Raleigh's Women's Empowerment 25th anniversary will be held Saturday, April 27.

  • The event celebrates the heritage, culture, impact and influence of African-American women.
  • This upcoming year, Grammy award-winning singer and entertainer and Hall of Famer Patti LaBelle will be a featured guest.
  • Multiple speakers, panelists, forums and seminars will educate attendees on the importance of building and preserving their legacies.

The event celebrates the heritage, culture, impact and influence of African-American women.

In the past, Angela Bassett, Iyanla Vanzant, Robin Roberts, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson have participated.

This upcoming year, Grammy award-winning singer, entertainer, and Hall of Famer Patti LaBelle will be a featured guest.

The theme will be "Preserving Our Legacy", and will speak to the legacy that African-American women have built for themselves, their children, community, and the world. Throughout the event, multiple speakers, panelists, forums, and seminars will educate attendees on the importance of building and preserving their legacies.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Thursday, December 20 at Ticketmaster.com and by phone 800-745-3000.