Another year, another opportunity to celebrate the awesomeness that was created by respected and formidable DJ Beverly Bond – the woman behind Black Girls Rock! The establishment that was founded in 2006 – with a mission seeped in encouraging impressionable girls of color to actively challenge the stereotypes by striving for unrelenting greatness.
Host Tracee Ellis Ross commanding the stage
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we are pleased to confirm that there are a couple of free thinking celebs who are not against actress Zoe Saldana’s quest to portray the late singer and activist, Nina Simone – in a movie based on her life.
The American Black Film Festival Awards took place on Sunday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, and the scene could be heralded as the prime reason why #OscarsSoWhite is currently one of the most used and relevant hashtags of 2016.
Kerry Washington, Anthony Anderson and Octavia Spencer mingle backstage at the ABFF Awards
Amanda Spann is a trailblazer in a field that isn’t necessarily brimming with people of color. The Florida State University and Georgetown graduate has been recognized for her particular brand of genius, thanks to the accolades she has received based on her passion and ability to engage her community in an industry that desperately needs to be flourished with diversity.
The brilliantly sunny weather provided the perfect backdrop for the soulfully engaging event that took place at the Riverside branch of The New York Public Library on June 16th.
The nominees for the BET Awards 2012 have been unveiled and as always, there are not very many surprises. Award shows like these rarely deviate from the norm, and so what is revealed is a recycled list of names with sprinkles of new upcoming talents.
29-year-old rapper Nicki Minaj has never been one to shy away from stepping outside the norm or being outlandish just for the fun of it.
Who knew the day would come when BET would find it necessary to refuse to air a work of art by one of the most popular talents in the business.