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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.

Carnegie Hall to Present YMusic In Premieres By Allison Loggins-Hull And Andrew Norma Photo Carnegie Hall to Present YMusic In Premieres By Allison Loggins-Hull And Andrew Norman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2022

On Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:30pm in Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, yMusic will perform the world premiere of Allison Loggins-Hull's Supply, inspired by addictive relationships, and the New York premiere of former Carnegie Hall Debs Composer's Chair (2020/2021) Andrew Norman's Difference, both ...


WWE's Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin Hosts New Installment of MTV's THE CHALLENGE, 11/21 Photo 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.'...


93RD OSCARS Production Team Welcomes New Talent and Show Veterans Photo 93RD OSCARS Production Team Welcomes New Talent and Show Veterans
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021

Rob Paine has been associated with the Oscars telecast for more than 20 years and returns as supervising producer....


Ailey Kicks Off 60th Anniversary with “Ailey Ascending” Celebration Photo 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...


THE CHALLENGE: CHAMPS VS. STARS on Tuesday 11/28 on MTV Photo 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....


Nickelodeon Celebrates NICKMAS with Over 100 Hours of Seasonal Content Photo Nickelodeon Celebrates NICKMAS with Over 100 Hours of Seasonal Content
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 12, 2020

It's beginning to look a lot like 'Nickmas'! Nickelodeon is welcoming in the holiday with over 100 hours of seasonal content, featuring 21 holly jolly premieres of its live-action, animation and preschool series beginning Thursday, Nov. 19....


The Brotherhood/Sister Sol To Honor Legendary Choreographer Bill T. Jones Photo 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 ...


Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philade Photo Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - March 07, 2024

Join Allison Loggins-Hull on her tour Diametrically Composed, exploring themes of motherhood and artistry. This unique program, featuring works from fellow composers Alicia Hall Moran, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Jessica Meyer, and Paola Prestini, is set to visit College Park, Boston, and Philadelphia in...


Ars Nova & National Black Theatre to Present World Premiere of (PRAY), A SACRED OFFER Photo Ars Nova & National Black Theatre to Present World Premiere of (PRAY), A SACRED OFFERING by nicHi douglas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2023

Discover the world premiere of (pray), a captivating production presented by Ars Nova and National Black Theatre in New York City. Don't miss this limited engagement performance that explores the profound power of sacred offerings....


See Highlights From the 45th Annual GRACIE AWARDS Photo See Highlights From the 45th Annual GRACIE AWARDS
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....


BLACK PANTHER Leads Nominations for the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Photo 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...


PromaxBDA To Honor Debra Lee, BET Networks Chairman & CEO Emeritus With 2018 Lifetime Photo 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...


Angela Bassett to be Honored at 10th Annual MUAHS Awards Photo Angela Bassett to be Honored at 10th Annual MUAHS Awards
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023

ANGELA BASSETT is an actress, director, and executive producer known for captivating, emotionally tinged performances full of dignity in treasured films such as Waiting To Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and the Tina Turner biopic What’s Love Got To Do With It, for which she received an Acad...


The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television Photo The Paley Center For Media Announces A Salute To Black Achievements In Television
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020

The Paley Center for Media will present A Salute to Black Achievements in Television Presented by Citi from February 1-March 1. This monthlong celebration will include an interactive exhibit focusing on comedy, spotlight BET Network's 40th anniversary, as well as family activities, education classes...


NAMT's 2017 Festival of New Musicals Launches Today Photo 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 ...


Ava DuVernay's AUGUST 28 to Make Television Debut on OWN Photo 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 Holland...


Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special Photo Jazz Great Roy Hargrove Highlighted In AFROPOP Series Black Music Month Special
by A.A. Cristi - June 17, 2024

Celebrate Black Music Month with AFROPOP's special on jazz legend Roy Hargrove, a two-time Grammy winner who influenced neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B, and left a lasting impact on the jazz world....


DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT, CARMEN & More at the Kennedy Center in May Photo DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT, CARMEN & More at the Kennedy Center in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2022

Kennedy Center events and performances have been announced for the months of May – June 2022....


Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philade Photo Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - March 07, 2024

Join Allison Loggins-Hull on her tour Diametrically Composed, exploring themes of motherhood and artistry. This unique program, featuring works from fellow composers Alicia Hall Moran, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Jessica Meyer, and Paola Prestini, is set to visit College Park, Boston, and Philadelphia in...


Renowned Virtuoso Guitarist Gil Gutierrez Returns To The Jazz Standard Photo 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....


The Second Annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival Will Take Place International Women's Da Photo The Second Annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Festival Will Take Place International Women's Day Weekend
by Sarah Jae Leiber - 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, ...


Donna Marie Hayes Comes To The Cutting Room To Launch New Book 'These Broken Roads' Photo Donna Marie Hayes Comes To The Cutting Room To Launch New Book 'These Broken Roads'
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2023

Critically acclaimed performing artist turned author, Donna Marie Hayes, makes her debut at The Cutting Room with a brand new show in celebration of the launch of her new book, These Broken Roads. Learn more about the book and the performance here!...


Angela Bassett To Be Honored With The Spotlight Award At The 25th CDGA Photo Angela Bassett To Be Honored With The Spotlight Award At The 25th CDGA
by Michael Major - January 26, 2023

The Spotlight Award honors an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special awareness of the role and importance of Costume Design. Past recipients include Andrew Garfield, Charlize Theron, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Cate Blanchett, Naomi Watts...


Founder Beverly Bond and the Kennedy Center Celebrate International Women's Day with Photo 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, ...


Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philade Photo Allison Loggins-Hull Tours DIAMETRICALLY COMPOSED To College Park, Boston and Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - March 07, 2024

Join Allison Loggins-Hull on her tour Diametrically Composed, exploring themes of motherhood and artistry. This unique program, featuring works from fellow composers Alicia Hall Moran, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Jessica Meyer, and Paola Prestini, is set to visit College Park, Boston, and Philadelphia in...






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