Black Girls Who RockED!
Photo of past honorees from the Black Girls Rock awards
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DJ Jazzy Joyce - Black Girls Rock! Inc. presented the first annual 2006 Black Girls Rock! Awards to DJ Jazzy Joyce and MC Lyte.
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MC Lyte - MC Lyte was recognized for her trailblazing work as a pioneer and innovative woman in hip hop.
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Gabrielle Union - The 2nd Annual 2007 Black Girls Rock! Awards celebrated exceptional women of color with hosts Gabrielle Union and Regina King.
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Regina King - The annual event created by DJ/model Beverly Bond was hosted by Regina King for three consecutive years.
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DJ Diamond Kuts - Power 99 breakout female deejay, DJ Diamond Kuts, was awarded the "JAZZY JOYCE" DJ award in 2007.
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Lisa Evers - Street Soldier and News Correspondent, Lisa Evers, was presented with the "COMMUNITY OUTREACH" award in 2007 for her unselfishness and compassion toward the community and addressing the needs of people in hardship.
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Sylvia Rhone - Universal/Motown President Sylvia Rhone won the 2007 BGR! "CORPORATE" award.
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Common - Chicago-born rapper and hip hop icon, Common, was presented with the 2007 "SOUL BROTHER #1" award.
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Chrisette Michele - Jay-Z's hook girl earned a well-deserved "WHO'S GOT NEXT?" award for her brilliant neo-soul debut album, "I AM."
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Susan Taylor - Susan L. Taylor, <i>Essence</i> magazine's 2007 Editorial Director, received the "SOCIAL HUMANITARIAN" award for her efforts to raise awareness about world issues.
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Missy Elliott - The 2007 BGR! "CREATIVE VISIONARY" award, which recognized ultimate talent, went to Supa Dupa fly Missy Elliott.
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Tracy Reese - Designer Tracy Reese scored the "FASHIONISTA" award in 2007.
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Taraji P. Henson - Regina King and Taraji P. Henson were co-hosts at the 3rd Annual Black Girls Rock!
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DJ Cocoa Chanelle - In 2008, the incredibly talented and versatile DJ Cocoa Chanelle received the BGR! "JAZZY JOYCE" DJ award.
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Estelle - British R&B and pop sensation Estelle snagged the 2008 "WHO GOT NEXT?" award.
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Keyshia Cole - Singer/songwriter Keyshia Cole was awarded the "SOUL SISTER" award in 2008.
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Rachel Lloyd - Founder of G.E.M.S., an organization that works to rescue sexually exploited children, received the BGR! 2008 "COMMUNITY SERVICE" award.
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June Ambrose - The 2008 BGR! "FASHIONISTA" award went to author of "Effortless Style," fashion designer and celebrity stylist June Ambrose.
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Nicole Paultre-Bell, Valerie Bell - In 2008, Nicole Paultre-Bell and Valerie Bell received the "MONUMENT" award, which recognizes individuals that have endured crises and withstood tremendous emotional, physical, and/or psychological events.
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April Holmes - This U.S. Paralympian and world's fastest amputee was awarded the 2008 BGR! "BECOME LEGENDARY" award.
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Pam Grier - The 2008 BGR! "LIVING LEGEND" award went to actress and icon Pam Grier, who set the tone of independence for Black actresses as the queen of 1970s Black filmography.
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Bethann Hardison - She shook up the fashion world by speaking out against the lack of diversity in the industry, earning her the 2008 BGR! "SHOT CALLER" award.
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Iman - The global ambassador of 'Keep A Child Alive' and founder of IMAN Cosmetics received the 2008 BGR! "SOCIAL HUMANITARIAN" award.
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Erykah Badu - Grammy Award-nominated soul singer Erykah Badu took home the "ROCK STAR" award in 2008.
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Khary Lazarre White - Respected by his peers as a lover of his culture and his craft, Khary Lazarre White was the recepient of the 2008 "SOUL BROTHER #1" award.
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Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina King - In 2008, acclaimed actresses Regina King and Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the star-studded event to honor the achievements of outstanding women of color.
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Dr. Sonia Sanchez - Award-winning poet playwright and activist Dr. Sonia Sanchez received the 2009 BGR! "LIVING LEGEND" award.
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Dr. Mehret Mandefro - The 2009 BGR! "COMMUNITY SERVICE" award was given to TruthAIDS founder, activist and White House Fellow, Dr. Mehret Mandefro.
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Naomi Campbell - Supermodel and fashion icon, Naomi Campbell, was awarded the "FASHIONISTA" award in 2009.
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Dr. Iyanla Vanzant - Inspirational speaker, author and television personality, Iyanla Vanzant, took home the 2009 BGR! "Shot Caller" award.
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Janelle Monae - The 2009 Black Girls Rock! "WHO GOT NEXT?" award went to urban-alternative singer, songwriter, Wondaland Arts Society/Atlantic recording artist Janelle Monae.
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Mary J. Blige - Grammy Award winner and founder of FFAWN, Mary J. Blige received the 2009 BGR! "ICON" award.
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Anthony Hamilton - In 2009, Grammy Award winner Anthony Hamilton received the only award given to a man, the BGR! "SOUL BROTHER #1" award.
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DJ Spinderella - DJ Spinderella was bestowed the "DJ JAZZY JOYCE" award at the 4th Annual Black Girls Rock! <i>Go DJ!</i>
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Raven-Symone - Trailblazer, entrepreneur and actress Raven-Symone took home the 2009 BGR! "YOUNG, GIFTED, and BLACK" award.