If you missed this year’s star-studded fifth annual “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” on Sunday, April 5th on the BET Networks – don’t worry – you can watch a replay on Tuesday, April 7th at 7 PM.
The celebration was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King who helped pay tribute to six amazing women in the areas of entertainment, education, philanthropy, and health.
Honored
- Jada Pinkett Smith – received the Star Power Award
- Erykah Badu – Grammy-award winning singer received the Rock Star Award
- Ava DuVernay – Award-winning director received the Shot Caller Award
- Cicely Tyson – received the Living Legend award
- Dr. Helene D Gayle – received the Social Humanitarian Award
- Nadia Lopez – received the Change Agent Award
- Chental-Song Bembry, Gabrielle Jordan and Kaya Thomas received the P&G 2015 M.A.D. Girls Award
Special Guest
First Lady Michelle Obama gave an empowering speech on the importance of education, proclaiming that Black girls do indeed rock!
Special Performances
Ciara, Estelle, Jill Scott, Fantasia, Sheila E, Lalah Hathaway, Cheryl Lynn, Alicia Myers, and Kathy Sledge who ended the night with a surprise throwback medley including “Got To Be Real,” “I Want to Thank You,” and “We Are Family”.
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ABOUT BLACK GIRLS ROCK! ™
Founded by celebrity DJ and philanthropist, Beverly Bond, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! ™ is a multifaceted movement dedicated to shifting the culture of media images and empowering women and girls. BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™ Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, that has been committed to enriching girls through leadership, education, and positive identity development programs since 2006. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! ™ Inc. builds the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons and providing tools for self-empowerment and efficacy. For additional information on BLACK GIRLS ROCK! ™, visit http://www.blackgirlsrock.org
