Black Girls Rock! is an annual award show, founded by former DJ and model Beverly Bond, that honors and promotes women of color in different fields involving music, entertainment, medicine, entrepreneurship and visionary aspects; the categorized awards include "The 'Rock Star' Award", "Social Humanitarian", "Who Got Next?", "Living Legend", "Shot Caller", "Trailblazer", "Motivator", "Young, Gifted & Black", "Star Power", and "Visionary". The program also features musical performances by R&B and Soul female recording artists. The show's ceremony made its official debut on the television screen in November 7, 2010 on BET, where it was hosted by actress Nia Long and featured recognitions and musical performances by performers such as SWV, Coko, Raven-Symoné, Keke Palmer, Ruby Dee, Teresa Clarke, Marcelite J. Harris, Iyanla Vanzant, Kelly Price, Keyshia Cole, Marsha Ambrosius, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Keri Hilson, Ciara and Missy Elliott, who was previously honored with the "Creative Visionary" award in 2007. The 2015 event took place the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
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Washington Performing Arts Announces MARS ARTS DC: VIRTUAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2020
Washington Performing Arts today announced Mars Arts DC: Virtual, an ongoing program of free online presentations highlighting the astounding breadth and exceptional artistry of the DC arts scene. ...
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by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 11, 2020
This evening, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) held the 45th annual Gracie Awards hosted by “This is Us” star Susan Kelechi Watson....
Kennedy Center Unveils Long-Term Social Impact Initiatives to Support Anti-Racism
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 09, 2020
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today revealed ongoing and long-term Social Impact initiatives which leverage the arts for non-arts outcomes and invest in the future....
Founder Beverly Bond and the Kennedy Center Celebrate International Women's Day with 2nd Annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2020
The Kennedy Center, BONDVISION Media, and BLACK GIRLS ROCK! collaborate to co-produce the second annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival (BGR!FEST), an immersive multi-day live experience curated to celebrate the cultural contributions of Black women artists, thought leaders, and creatives. The festival, ...
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by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 14, 2020
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The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020
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BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios to Debut BET+ Thursday, September 19
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2019
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BET Networks, Tyler Perry Studios To Debut BET+ on September 19
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019
BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and Tyler Perry Studios today announced that, BET+, their joint venture and premier subscription video-on demand service, will launch in the U.S. on Thursday, September 19. For $9.99 per month, BET+ will feature more than 1,000 hours...
Niecy Nash to Host THE BLACK GIRLS ROCK! AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 19, 2019
BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, Executive Producer and Creator of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® are excited to announce Emmy-nominated actress, Niecy Nash as host of The 2019 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards on BET. This year's celebration will tape on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the New Jersey Performing Arts...
1,000+ Artists, 500+ Free Events, Hands-On Learning and More Announced For The REACH
by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2019
With more than 1,000 artists and more than 500 free events in three new sunlit pavilions and more than 130,000 square feet of new landscaped green space at the nation's cultural capital, the REACH opens its doors in exactly one month's time with 16 full days of creativity in action, providing artist...
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol To Honor Legendary Choreographer Bill T. Jones
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2019
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) -- Harlem's nationally acclaimed social justice, youth development, and education organization -- will honor legendary dance choreographer Bill T. Jones, civil rights litigator Debo Adegbile, and TV producer and Black Girls Rock! founder Beverly Bond at its 15th ...
BLACK PANTHER Leads Nominations for the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019
The nominees for the 50th NAACP Image Awards were exclusively announced today at the Television Critics Association's (TCA) TV One's joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP and Alfred Liggins, Chairman and CEO of TV One. The winners will be revealed during the Two...
Ailey Kicks Off 60th Anniversary with “Ailey Ascending” Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2018
There is much to celebrate as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater heads into its 60th Anniversary season entitled Ailey Ascending. In addition to an unparalleled New York City Center holiday season November 28th - December 30th, the organization will honor and carry forward Alvin Ailey's pioneering l...
Ava DuVernay's AUGUST 28 to Make Television Debut on OWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 22, 2018
Acclaimed director Ava DuVernay's short-form film entitled “August 28: A Day in the Life of a People” will make its national television debut on Tuesday, August 28 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Regina King, David Oyelowo, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, André Ho...
Queen Latifah to Host 2018 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2018
BET Networks and BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM) are thrilled to announce Academy Award(R) nominated actress, world-renowned rapper, songstress, and producer Queen Latifah as the host of the 2018 'BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)' Awards. The Newark, New Jersey native will return to her hometown as this year's host on S...
PromaxBDA To Honor Debra Lee, BET Networks Chairman & CEO Emeritus With 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018
PromaxBDA, the leading global association for entertainment marketing, promotion and design professionals, announced today that acclaimed BET Networks Chairman and CEO Emeritus, Debra L. Lee will be the recipient of the 2018 PromaxBDA Lifetime Achievement Award. Lee will be presented with the Award...
NJPAC Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2018
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the country's most diverse arts presenter, announced a sensational opening lineup for the 2018-2019 season, an adventurous range of more than 150 attractions - Bollywood to ballet, hip-hop to K-pop - for every kind of audience....
BET Networks Powers Black Influence with Slate of New Original Scripted Series, Culture-Defining Specials & All-Star Talent
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2018
BET Networks announced today its upcoming 2018-2019 fiscal year programming slate. Now, more than ever, black culture is powering every area of mainstream from politics and social media to music and fashion. As the #1 Cable Network for African American viewers 18-49 for 17 consecutive years, BET is ...
Renowned Virtuoso Guitarist Gil Gutierrez Returns To The Jazz Standard
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2018
Renowned virtuoso guitarist and composer Gil Gutierrez with bassist David Rodriguez and violinist Robert Stern makes a much-anticipated return to the legendary Jazz Standard in New York City, May 22-23....
Carnegie Hall's MY CITY MY SONG Family Concerts Showcase Music From Around the World
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2017
On Today, December 16 at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., three vibrant New York City-based artists will perform in My City, My Song, an interactive Family Concert celebrating music from around the world. The performance features traditional and original Georgian folk songs from Ilusha Tsinadze, Freedom So...
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2017
On Today, December 16 at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., three vibrant New York City-based artists will perform in My City, My Song, an interactive Family Concert celebrating music from around the world. The performance features traditional and original Georgian folk songs from Ilusha Tsinadze, Freedom So...
Carnegie Hall's MY CITY MY SONG Family Concerts Showcase Music From Around the World
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2017
On Saturday, December 16 at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., three vibrant New York City-based artists will perform in My City, My Song, an interactive Family Concert celebrating music from around the world. The performance features traditional and original Georgian folk songs from Ilusha Tsinadze, Freedom...
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2017
On Saturday, December 16 at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., three vibrant New York City-based artists will perform in My City, My Song, an interactive Family Concert celebrating music from around the world. The performance features traditional and original Georgian folk songs from Ilusha Tsinadze, Freedom...
THE CHALLENGE: CHAMPS VS. STARS on Tuesday 11/28 on MTV
by Tori Hartshorn - November 27, 2017
The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars tomorrow, Tuesday, November 28 at 10/9c....
WWE's Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin Hosts New Installment of MTV's THE CHALLENGE, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
MTV's most iconic franchise THE CHALLENGE is back again with the debut of an eight-week special event 'The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars.'...
NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
National Alliance for Musical Theatre presents its 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, set for today, October 19, and tomorrow, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicked off yesterday, October 18, with its celebrated concert, The ...
WWE's Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin Hosts New Installment of MTV's THE CHALLENGE, 11/21
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2017
MTV's most iconic franchise THE CHALLENGE is back again with the debut of an eight-week special event 'The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars.'...
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