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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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Sneak Peek - Stephen Schwartz on THIRTEEN's American Songbook at NJPAC, 4/17
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2016

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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...


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by Caryn Robbins - April 07, 2017

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by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2016

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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. ...


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by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2017

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 11, 2020

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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...


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by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015

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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 Wicke...


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....


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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, ...


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by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2019

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by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2017

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by TV News Desk - March 03, 2015

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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. ...


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