MC Lyte, Sevyn Streeter, Lisa Price, Yandy Smith Attend WEEN Awards [Photos]

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This week, the 4th Annual WEEN Awards (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network), a celebration of the outstanding accomplishments of women in various areas of business and philanthropy, took place at NYC’s Helen Mills.

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Sponsored by Carol’s Daughter, over 300 influencers gathered to honor seven powerful women: Carol’s Daughter founder/CEO Lisa Price, hip-hop legend MC Lyte, financial expert Lynn Richardson, radio personality Angela Yee, recording artist Sevyn Streeter, fitness mogul Jeanette Jenkins and filmmaker/artist Vashtie Kola. Hosted by WEEN co-founder Valeisha Butterfield-Jones and “ARISE Entertainment 360” co-host Shannon Lanier, the WEEN Awards featured VIP presenters Cheryl “Salt” James, Gary Dourdan, Sharon Carpenter, Karen Civil, Yandy Smith, Lil’ Mama, and Aeshia Branch.

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Additional guests included Monami Entertainment CEO Mona Scott-Young, REVOLT CEO Keith Clinkscales, celebrity stylist Ty Hunter, recording artist Justine Skye, singer/songwriter Bridget Kelly, NBA baller Dahntay Jones, former reality star Africa Miranda, former reality star Rashidah Ali and JUICY Magazine editor Paula Renfroe.

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