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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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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
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by Tori Hartshorn - November 27, 2017

The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars tomorrow, Tuesday, November 28 at 10/9c....


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2023

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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 ...


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by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2018

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Misty Copeland Named 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award Recipient Photo Misty Copeland Named 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award Recipient
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2023

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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.'...


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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 Cen...


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

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by Michael Major - December 20, 2022

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2022

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by Roger Catlin - May 06, 2021

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