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#BlackGirlsRock
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BET Networks, in partnership with Beverly Bond, Creator/Executive
Producer, CEO and Founder of BLACK
GIRLS ROCK!™ are happy to announce that Tracee Ellis Ross
and Regina King will return to the stage as co-hosts of "BLACK
GIRLS ROCK!™" for the fourth time. The televised primetime
special celebrates its fifth year honoring the triumphs of inspirational
African-American women who are trailblazers in the areas of art,
philanthropy, sports, and community service. This year, the New Jersey
Performing Arts Center located in downtown Newark, NJ, welcomes back "BLACK
GIRLS ROCK!™" for a second year. Tune in to watch "BLACK
GIRLS ROCK!™" on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 7 pm/ET.
Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King co-host Black Girls Rock! (Photo: Business Wire)
"I am so excited to share the stage again with my good friend, Regina,
to recognize incredible Black women. Powerhouses Debra Lee, CEO and
Chairman of BET Networks and Beverly Bond, CEO of ‘Black
Girls Rock! ™' are true examples of Black Girls who Rock.
I am proud to once again be part of such a wonderful night celebrating
the beauty, the talents and accomplishments of black women - it will be
a show to remember!" - Tracee Ellis Ross
"It's wonderful to be back co-hosting ‘BLACK
GIRLS ROCK! ™' with my dear friend Tracee and working alongside
all my friends at BET and BGR," states Regina King. "I am looking
forward to a heartwarming, electrifying, star-studded evening, with lots
of surprises sprinkled throughout the show. It's always a rewarding
experience for me and the fans."
"BLACK
GIRLS ROCK!™" nationally broadcasted its televised debut on BET
in 2010. Going into its fifth year on TV, the dynamic award show
continues to represent a revolutionary landmark in media, diverging from
traditional award shows by honoring powerful women through didactic,
entertaining, and inspiring content. "BLACK
GIRLS ROCK!™" will air on BET Networks this year for the first
time since 2013 and will premiere on BET in the UK on Thursday, April 9,
2015 at 9pm BST (check local listings).
The 2013 honorees included: Misty Copeland (Young, Gifted, and Black
Award), Ameena Matthews (Community Activist Award), Mara Brock-Akil
(Shot Caller Award), Queen Latifah (Rock Star Award), Venus Williams
(Star Power Award), Patti Labelle (Living Legend Award), and Marian
Wright Edelman (Social Humanitarian Award).
The televised special, "BLACK
GIRLS ROCK! ™" is a BET Networks and B.G.R. Enterprises Inc./
BONDVISION MEDIA production. The executive producers are Beverly Bond,
CEO, Founder and Creator of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™, Stephen Hill, President
of Programming, and Connie Orlando, Senior Vice President of Specials,
Music and News, and Jane Munn.
For updates or more information about "BLACK
GIRLS ROCK! ™" visit http://www.BET.com/blackgirlsrock
and www.blackgirlsrock.org
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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.
ABOUT BET NETWORKS:
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), is the
nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and
public affairs television programming for the African-American audience.
The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can
be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom
and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer
brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading
Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news;
CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to
54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel
and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment
tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings
for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Event
Productions, a full-scale event management and production company with
festivals and live events spanning the globe; BET Mobile, which provides
ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET
International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the
extension of BET network programming for global distribution.
ABOUT NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark,
New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United
States. It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of
New Jersey -- where great performances and events enhance and transform
lives every day. As New Jersey's Town Square, NJPAC brings diverse
communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State's
and the world's best artists, while acting as a leading catalyst in the
revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education
programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts
enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted over seven million visitors (including
more than one million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and
nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its
constituents. Visit http://www.njpac.org
or call 1-888-GO-NJPAC for more information.
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