Black Women's Expo kicks off in downtown Chicago

The 27th annual Black Women's Expo got underway Friday morning at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot was on hand for the ribbon cutting and is expected to be one of the featured speakers.

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The expo runs through Sunday with seminars, entertainment, and even a fashion show.

This year's theme is, "The Legacy Continues."