D-C Radio: WPGC Hosting Annual 'For Sisters Only' Expo

CBS RADIO’s WPGC 95.5 is proud to announce its 18th annual “For Sisters Only” (FSO) expo, Saturday, November 4th 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. FSO is one of the largest expo’s for women of color in the Washington, DC area annually attracting thousands and focuses on the needs, issues and lifestyle of this growing consumer base.

Produced and hosted by WPGC 95.5, the annual FSO Expo is a consortium of seminars, healthcare screenings, panel discussions, inspirational forums, and live entertainment.  Over 100 vendors and small businesses will promote their services and engage attendees throughout the day.

 “WPGC is proud to once again present the FSO Expo,” said Steve Davis, Vice President, Programming, CBS RADIO Washington, D.C. and Program Director, WPGC 95.5.  This iconic event is a premier showcase for some of the most incredible talents and performers.  As a local outlet dedicated to connecting with the community, WPGC 95.5 entertains and informs nearly one million listeners each week, with 60% of that audience being women of color.”

This year FSO will spotlight award winning talent with roots in the D.C. area through a showcase entitled The DMV All Star Edition.  Guests include: Emmy award winning, New York Times Best Seller and host of OWN’s “Fix My Life”, Iyanla Vanzant, Grammy nominated artists, Ginuwine and Ameriie, Grammy award winning artist, Mya, The CrossRhodes featuring three time Grammy Award nominated, Raheem DeVaughn and  his critically acclaimed partner, Wes Felton, ASCAP and BMI Award winner Lil Mo, Prince’s Paisley Park Musicology Battle of the Band winners, Black Alley, and the band responsible for bringing the first Go Go #1 record to the USA, E.U. featuring Sugar Bear.

Past musical artists include: Eric Benet, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton, Ciara, Keisha Cole, Bell-Biv-Devoe, Estelle, Faith Evans, Johnny Gill, Vivian Green, Dru Hill, Joe, Mary Mary, Miguel, Jay Sean, Diggy Simmons, Jazmine Sullivan, Tank, T.I., Tye Tribbett, Wale, and the local Go-Go sounds of The Chuck Brown Band, Lissen Band, Rare Essence and many more.

Past panelists include network and reality television stars: Nicole Ari-Parker, Kandi Buruss, Hosea Chanchez, Torrei Hart, Stevie J, Drea Kelly, Boris Kodjoe, NeNe Leakes, Omarosa, Tami Roman, Richard Roundtree, Dr. Ian Smith, Larenz Tate and many more.

For more information, visit www.wpgc.com/fso.