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Amy Schumer And Gabrielle Union Speak At #BlogHer18 In NYC
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Aug. 9 2018, Updated 8:11 p.m. ET
, a conference for women content creators held in New York City. The two discussed their own personal experiences with sexual assault, and other issues affecting women in 2018. Nearly 1,500 people came to the Big Apple for the empowering event. Read on to see the pics!
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Gabrielle looked amazing in a long patterned sundress and heels. The actress hosted a #WinningWomen panel with SheKnows Media chief executive officer Samantha Skey.
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Amy introduced the Voices of the Year Awards, and talked about the importance of the #MeToo movement.
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At her panel, Gabrielle discussed her new book, which covers a wide range of topics — from her childhood to her traumatic sexual assault to her fertility issues.
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Amy was all smiles amid rumors that she might be expecting her first child with her husband, chef Chris Fischer.
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Both Gabrielle and Amy have been outspoken advocates for women. They've both shared their own experiences with sexual assault as part of the #MeToo movement.
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What do you think about Amy and Gabrielle speaking at #BlogHer18? Let us know in the comments.