Two years after a wrong raid on her home by Chicago Police, Anjanette Young founded the I Am Her Foundation.
The goal of the foundation is supporting women and girls of color by providing them with opportunities and a space to speak up about racial injustices.
On Saturday, the I Am Her Foundation hosted an empowerment conference at the Northeastern Illinois University Carruthers Center, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd."I Am Her came to light, or was always in honor of," Young said.
The conference Saturday also honored Women's History Month, with an educational component addressing mental health and wellness for Black women.
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