Taraji P. Henson
has just been announced as the host of the “Black Girls Rock” 2017 Awards
on BET.
“I’m honored to
host the ‘BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™’ Awards. I love the message and I love
Beverly Bond and her vision. I was lucky to be honored in 2011. It is truly a
highlight of my life. Now I’m back to be part of this amazing night to honor
the strong and powerful Yara, Issa Rae, Roberta, Suzanne, Derrica and Natalie.
Let’s make history together as
we come together as
women of brains, beauty and in support of each other,” Henson said in a
press release announcing her hosting gig.
The Black Girls Rock Awards are targeted to highlight
extraordinary Black women who have broken barriers and been uplifting
influences in their communities. Honorees include actress Issa Rae, actress Yara Shahidi, singer Roberta Flack businesswoman Suzanne Shank, and Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson of The Black &
Missing Foundation.
The awards will be taped on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 and
will air on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 at 8:00 P.M./ET on BET.
Source: The GRIO/BET.com
