Regina Hall, Amandla Stenberg Among Nominees for Black Women in Hollywood Awards

ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, today revealed the four extraordinary honorees for its annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards, celebrating the global influence of Hollywood's leading female artist-activists-both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. The highly-anticipated Oscar-week luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA.

This year's brilliant Black Women in Hollywood honorees include actress Amandla Stenberg ("The Hate U Give"), actress/singer and author Jenifer Lewis ("Black-ish"), actress Kiki Layne ("If Beale Street Could Talk") and actress/comedian Regina Hall ("Support The Girls").

"We are proud to salute the marvelous work and stunning achievements of our 2019 Black Women in Hollywood awardees, who as a collective presence are challenging perceptions and impacting social change," says MoAna Luu, Chief Creative and Content Officer for ESSENCE. "Through their craft and their commitment to causes, Amandla, Jenifer, Kiki and Regina represent the dynamic intersection of art and activism that is influencing how we shape our own destiny."

ESSENCE's Film Noir-themed content throughout Awards season will feature each Black Women in Hollywood honoree, including digital profiles and the debut of four customized magazine covers.

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The ESSENCE BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD AWARDS is presented by The Ford Motor Company and sponsored by AT&T.

ESSENCE Communications is the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 17 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content. With a multi-platform presence in publishing, experiential and online, ESSENCE encompasses its signature magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; as well as live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival. Essence Communications is owned by Essence Ventures, an independent Black-owned, technology-driven company focused on merging content, community and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of people of color.