BET Her and Bumble Present the 8th Annual WEEN Awards Hosted by Amanda Seales on Thursday, June 21, 2018 in Los Angeles
SHEILA E.,
This year's honorees include world famous percussionist, actress and
artist Sheila E. (Icon Award); actress and comedienne
"WEEN is so excited about our partnership with BET Her and Bumble," said
"It's an absolute honor to be a part of such an inspiring group of women
and empowering organizations," said
"I always relish any moment to applaud the incredible accomplishments of
Black women who are leading the zeitgeist as change agents and
innovators and this is one such moment," said
WEEN Awards recipients in past years have included some of the best and
brightest stars in media, music, film, television, technology and
philanthropy including
For updates or more information about the WEEN Awards, visit https://www.weenonline.org/ween-awards/.
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ABOUT WEEN
The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) coalition of women and men, all ages and races, committed to supporting, promoting, and defending the balanced, positive portrayal of women in entertainment and society. For more information, visit www.weenonline.org
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