May 24th 2024.
It's been five years since the last televised Black Girls Rock! Awards, but this year, the talented Danielle Brooks has stepped up to the plate as the host. This highly-anticipated event aims to celebrate and honor a group of influential Black women who are making waves as trailblazers, activists, leaders, and rising stars in their respective fields. The list of honorees is nothing short of impressive, with a star-studded lineup that includes familiar faces and powerhouse women who are spearheading positive change.
Among the distinguished celebrities set to receive awards is the multi-talented Tracee Ellis Ross. Not only is she an accomplished actress, but she's also the host and founder of Pattern Beauty. Her Star Power Award is well-deserved, and she's sure to inspire the audience with her empowering message. Another noteworthy honoree is filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood, known for her critically acclaimed works such as "The Woman King" and "Love & Basketball." She will be receiving the Shot Caller Award, a recognition of her incredible achievements in the film industry.
Danielle Brooks' former co-star in "The Color Purple," Fantasia Barrino, is also set to receive an award for her Black Girl Magic. This Grammy Award-winning artist has come a long way since her days on American Idol, and her talent and resilience continue to inspire others. Broadway icon Stephanie Mills will also be honored with the Living Legend Award, a well-deserved recognition for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
The list of honorees goes on, with young talents like artist and animator Maya Penn receiving the Young, Gifted, and Black Award, and maternal health advocate Latham Thomas taking home the Community Change Agent Award. It's clear that Black Girls Rock! is committed to recognizing and uplifting women of color, and founder and CEO Beverly Bond is excited to bring the awards show back to television through a new partnership with Lifetime A&E Networks.
Bond shared her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "As the BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards make their much-anticipated return to television on Lifetime, we are thrilled to reignite this empowering platform on a new network in the vibrant city of Atlanta, our new cultural epicenter for celebration." This resurgence is a powerful statement of presence and resilience in a world where the voices of women of color are often marginalized.
After airing on BET for years, the Black Girls Rock! Awards will now have a new home on Lifetime, a network that is known for its focus on women and their stories. Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming at A&E and Lifetime, expressed her excitement for the partnership, saying, "Lifetime is thrilled to partner with Beverly Bond and BLACK GIRLS ROCK! for this historic celebration of Black women's excellence. As the premier women's network, this partnership is a strategic alignment of our visions, underscoring our commitment to amplifying the voices and impact of women of color."
In addition to the awards show, Black Girls Rock! will also expand to include a series of events in Atlanta, including the BGR! Film Festival, the BLACK CLOUD® Rainmaker Summit, and the VIP Pre-Awards Shot Caller Dinner and fundraising gala. The award show will be taped at the iconic Fox Theatre on June 27 and will air on Lifetime on August 1, 2024.
This event is not only a celebration of Black excellence, but it also serves as a reminder of the challenges and obstacles that many of these women have faced on their journey to success. Fantasia Barrino, for instance, recently opened up about her financial struggles and how she overcame them to reach where she is today. Her story, along with the many others who will be honored at the Black Girls Rock! Awards, is a testament to the resilience and strength of Black women.
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