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Fem The Future Hosted By Janelle Monae

Janelle Monáe continues to wear the crown as queen of interplanetary #BlackGirlMagic, with her new venture aimed at uplifting, encouraging, and supporting women of color in the entertainment business.

The Wondaland records founder invited a host of celebrities, influencers, and media to Brooklyn’s Botanical Gardens for the inaugural #FemTheFuture brunch this past Saturday.

The crowd mingled in the space, sipping on “Electric Lady” cocktails while discussing future partnerships, before Janelle took the mic to deliver a moving speech on the future of feminism. The brunch is part of Toyota’s Women’s Empowerment initiative, which supports organizations and individuals geared toward female empowerment.

Fem The Future Hosted By Janelle Monae

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Joined by her record-label prodigies Jidenna, St. Nowhere, Deep Cotton, and Roman, the ATLien stood at the head of a deliciously decorated brunch table and asked her high-profile audience to fight for women.

A list of attendees included Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, Apple music executive Bozeman Saint John, creator of Black Girls Rock! Beverly Bond, and more.

The entire affair ended with a stirring performance from St. Nowhere, Janelle’s talented duo girl group:

This brunch is poised to become a staple in the entertainment industry, as women and allies march towards equality through the arts.

PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram, Getty

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Queen Of Intergalactic Slayage Janelle Monáe Wants Us To #FemTheFuture  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com