Woman's symposium: Christie Ileto speaks to 8th-grade girls at Samuel Gompers School

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A school in Wynnefield hosted a woman's symposium on Tuesday.

Our Christie Illeto took part in the discussion with a group of 8th-grade girls at Samuel Gompers School.

The topic -- "what does it mean to be a professional woman of color in today's society?"

The panel of women talked about their careers in medicine, education, science and journalism.

The middle schoolers also got a chance to ask questions about the speakers' educational and professional journeys.