BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is 501(c)3 non-profit youth empowerment and mentoring organization established to promote the arts for young women of color, as well as to encourage dialogue and analysis of the ways women of color are portrayed in the media.
Since 2006, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! has been dedicated to the healthy development of young women and girls. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves. For the past five years, we have enjoyed the opportunity to enrich the lives of girls aged 12 to 17 years old through mentorship, arts education, cultural exploration and public service. At BLACK GIRLS ROCK!, young women are offered access to enrichment programs and opportunities that place special emphasis on personal development through the arts and cooperative learning.
Since 2006, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! has been dedicated to the healthy development of young women and girls. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves. For the past five years, we have enjoyed the opportunity to enrich the lives of girls aged 12 to 17 years old through mentorship, arts education, cultural exploration and public service. At BLACK GIRLS ROCK!, young women are offered access to enrichment programs and opportunities that place special emphasis on personal development through the arts and cooperative learning.
BET Networks Bids Farewell to Obamas with Special Tributes Throughout the Month
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2017
On November 4, 2008, the nation elected its first African-American president; an historic first celebrated around the world. During his two terms in office, on the world stage, Barack Obama worked to fulfill the promise so many of his supporters saw in him....
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2017
On November 4, 2008, the nation elected its first African-American president; an historic first celebrated around the world. During his two terms in office, on the world stage, Barack Obama worked to fulfill the promise so many of his supporters saw in him....
Beyonce, Nate Parker Top Nominees for 48th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2016
The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced today. The awards recognize the year's best in film, TV, music and books....
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2016
The nominees for the NAACP Image Awards were announced today. The awards recognize the year's best in film, TV, music and books....
Michael Feinstein Debuts as AMERICAN SONGBOOK Host; Series Taped Tonight!
by TV News Desk - December 01, 2016
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced that the 4th season of the award-winningAmerican Songbook at NJPAC series will be hosted by multi-platinum-selling entertainer Michael Feinstein. ...
by TV News Desk - December 01, 2016
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced that the 4th season of the award-winningAmerican Songbook at NJPAC series will be hosted by multi-platinum-selling entertainer Michael Feinstein. ...
Beverly Bond & More Among Honorees for 2016 Women Who Care Awards to Benefit United Cerebral Palsy of NY
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016
The 15th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City UCP of NYC) was held Monday, May 9th at Cipriani 42nd Street....
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016
The 15th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City UCP of NYC) was held Monday, May 9th at Cipriani 42nd Street....
Sneak Peek - Stephen Schwartz on THIRTEEN's American Songbook at NJPAC, 4/17
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2016
Stephen Schwartz and Friends will air on THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT NJPAC on Sunday, 4/17 at 1pm on THIRTEEN; and 3:30pm on WLIW21....
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2016
Stephen Schwartz and Friends will air on THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT NJPAC on Sunday, 4/17 at 1pm on THIRTEEN; and 3:30pm on WLIW21....
VIDEO: Tracee Ellis Ross Talks 'Black-Ish' & Hosting BET's 'Black Girls Rock'
by - March 30, 2016
She tells TODAY's Hoda Kotb about the show and about hosting “Black Girls Rock” on BET. ...
by - March 30, 2016
She tells TODAY's Hoda Kotb about the show and about hosting “Black Girls Rock” on BET. ...
Rihanna, Shonda Rhimes & More to Be Honored at BET's BLACK GIRLS ROCK 2016
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016
BET Networks is thrilled to reveal the empowering celebrants of "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" 2016: Rihanna, Rock Star Award, Shonda Rhimes, Shot Caller Award, Gladys Knight, Living Legend Award...
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016
BET Networks is thrilled to reveal the empowering celebrants of "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" 2016: Rihanna, Rock Star Award, Shonda Rhimes, Shot Caller Award, Gladys Knight, Living Legend Award...
Stephen Schwartz & More Set for New Season of AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT NJPAC on Thirteen
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016
The award-winning composer and special guests perform selections from his catalog of stage and screen favorites like 'Magic to Do' from Pippin; 'When You Believe' from the DreamWorks' animated feature, The Prince of Egypt; 'Day By Day' from Godspell and several selections from the Broadway hit ...
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2016
The award-winning composer and special guests perform selections from his catalog of stage and screen favorites like 'Magic to Do' from Pippin; 'When You Believe' from the DreamWorks' animated feature, The Prince of Egypt; 'Day By Day' from Godspell and several selections from the Broadway hit ...
15th Annual Women Who Care Awards to Honor Beverly Bond, Deborah Norville, Ellyn Shook, Jenny Long & Northwell Health
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2016
Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that BLACK GIRLS ROCK!TM founder and CEO Beverly Bond, "Inside Edition" anchor Deborah Norville, Accenture chief leadership & human resources officer E...
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2016
Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that BLACK GIRLS ROCK!TM founder and CEO Beverly Bond, "Inside Edition" anchor Deborah Norville, Accenture chief leadership & human resources officer E...
Official Sponsors Announced for BET's 2016 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2016
BET Networks has partnered with Dark and Lovely, LG G5 and Coca-Cola for “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” 2016, celebrating the accomplishments of Black women who represent inspirational and positive role models...
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2016
BET Networks has partnered with Dark and Lovely, LG G5 and Coca-Cola for “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” 2016, celebrating the accomplishments of Black women who represent inspirational and positive role models...
Rihanna to Receive Rock Star Award at the 2016 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards on BET
by Tyler Peterson - March 14, 2016
BET Networks and Beverly Bond, Founder, CEO and Creator of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! are delighted to announce eight-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist, Rihanna, to receive the Rock Star Award at this year's BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards on BET. The chart topping singer, executive produce...
by Tyler Peterson - March 14, 2016
BET Networks and Beverly Bond, Founder, CEO and Creator of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! are delighted to announce eight-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist, Rihanna, to receive the Rock Star Award at this year's BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards on BET. The chart topping singer, executive produce...
Tracee Ellis Ross Returns as Host of BET's BLACK GIRLS ROCK 2016
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2016
BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, founder and Creator of “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!”, are excited to announce the return of Tracee Ellis Ross as the host of “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” 2016...
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2016
BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO, founder and Creator of “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!”, are excited to announce the return of Tracee Ellis Ross as the host of “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” 2016...
AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT NJPAC Premieres Third Season on NJTV Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced that the 3rd Season of the award-winning American Songbook at NJPAC series will be broadcast on NJTV beginning tonight, January 6, 2016 (check local listings)....
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced that the 3rd Season of the award-winning American Songbook at NJPAC series will be broadcast on NJTV beginning tonight, January 6, 2016 (check local listings)....
AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT NJPAC to Premiere Third Season on NJTV, 1/6
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2015
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced that the 3rd Season of the award-winning American Songbook at NJPAC series will be broadcast on NJTV beginning January 6, 2016 (check local listings)....
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2015
NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced that the 3rd Season of the award-winning American Songbook at NJPAC series will be broadcast on NJTV beginning January 6, 2016 (check local listings)....
Kathy Sledge Releases New Single 'Keep It Movin' on iTunes & All Digital Platforms Today
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
KATHY SLEDGE will release her much anticipated new single titled KEEP IT MOVIN' on iTunes and all digital platforms today, December 1....
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
KATHY SLEDGE will release her much anticipated new single titled KEEP IT MOVIN' on iTunes and all digital platforms today, December 1....
Romance, Rebellion, Redemption! Meet the Full Cast of AMAZING GRACE, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - July 16, 2015
Broadway's new musical Amazing Grace officially opens tonight, July 16, at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). The show stars Tony Award nominee Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper, Tom Hewitt, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy, Laiona Michel...
by Meet the Cast - July 16, 2015
Broadway's new musical Amazing Grace officially opens tonight, July 16, at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). The show stars Tony Award nominee Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper, Tom Hewitt, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy, Laiona Michel...
Robin Givens to Host YWCA USA Women of Distinction Awards Gala, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
The YWCA USA will celebrate the incredible achievements of extraordinary leaders who serve as role models for women and girls at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 5, at 6 pm at the Grand Hyatt Washington, as part of their 2015 Annual Conference. ...
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
The YWCA USA will celebrate the incredible achievements of extraordinary leaders who serve as role models for women and girls at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 5, at 6 pm at the Grand Hyatt Washington, as part of their 2015 Annual Conference. ...
Robin Givens to Host YWCA USA Women of Distinction Awards Gala, 6/5
by Tyler Peterson - April 30, 2015
The YWCA USA will celebrate the incredible achievements of extraordinary leaders who serve as role models for women and girls at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 5, at 6 pm at the Grand Hyatt Washington, as part of their 2015 Annual Conference. ...
by Tyler Peterson - April 30, 2015
The YWCA USA will celebrate the incredible achievements of extraordinary leaders who serve as role models for women and girls at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 5, at 6 pm at the Grand Hyatt Washington, as part of their 2015 Annual Conference. ...
BET Networks Announce Upcoming Programming Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2015
BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation....
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2015
BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation....
First Lady Michelle Obama to Appear on BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Award Show on BET
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2015
BET Networks and BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. are honored to welcome First Lady Michelle Obama to her first "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" Show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center...
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2015
BET Networks and BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. are honored to welcome First Lady Michelle Obama to her first "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" Show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center...
Cicely Tyson to Receive BET's BLACK GIRLS ROCK Living Legend Award
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2015
BET Networks is excited to reveal this year's "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" 2015 celebrants...
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2015
BET Networks is excited to reveal this year's "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" 2015 celebrants...
Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King to Co-Host BET's BLACK GIRLS ROCK! 2015
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2015
BET Networks, in partnership with Beverly Bond, Creator/Executive Producer, CEO and Founder of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! are happy to announce that Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King will return to the stage as co-hosts of "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" for the fourth time....
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2015
BET Networks, in partnership with Beverly Bond, Creator/Executive Producer, CEO and Founder of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! are happy to announce that Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King will return to the stage as co-hosts of "BLACK GIRLS ROCK!" for the fourth time....
BLACK-ISH Star Tracee Ellis Ross to Receive 2015 NAB TV Chairman's Award
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2015
Actor, producer and motivational speaker Tracee Ellis Ross, who stars on the new ABC comedy series “Black-ish,” will receive the 2015 NAB Television Chairman's Award during the NAB Show Television Luncheon....
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2015
Actor, producer and motivational speaker Tracee Ellis Ross, who stars on the new ABC comedy series “Black-ish,” will receive the 2015 NAB Television Chairman's Award during the NAB Show Television Luncheon....
NJPAC Partners with Panasonic for New AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Broadcasts and More
by TV News Desk - March 03, 2015
Reinventing its business model for long-term growth, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the creation of a cutting-edge broadcast solutions package, and a significant expansion of in-house television production capabilities. The initiatives are designed to transform NJPAC int...
by TV News Desk - March 03, 2015
Reinventing its business model for long-term growth, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the creation of a cutting-edge broadcast solutions package, and a significant expansion of in-house television production capabilities. The initiatives are designed to transform NJPAC int...
New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announces Cutting-Edge Broadcasst Solutions Package
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015
Reinventing its business model for long-term growth, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the creation of a cutting-edge broadcast solutions package...
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015
Reinventing its business model for long-term growth, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the creation of a cutting-edge broadcast solutions package...
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