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#Blackgirlmagic was flowing in abundance at Mary J. Blige and Simone I. Smith’s “Night of Sisterhood” event. Blige and Smith collaborated on an inspiration jewelry line of collection pieces inspired by their friendship.

Elite Black queens Angela Bassett, Vanessa Bryant, Tina Lawson, Cookie Johnson and MC Lyte were in attendance to show their support to the cause that benefits the American Cancer Society.

Smith, who’s a cancer survivor, opened up about her battle with the deadly disease and the importance of sisterhood while offering insight into her years-long friendship with Mary J. Blige.

Check out more fabulous photos from the empowering event:

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