Black Girls Rock! Show Moments

See highlights of Black Girls Rock's first televised edition.

Black Girls Rock!

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Black Girls Rock!

Jill Scott - The one and only Jilly from Philly opened up the show by singing “Golden.” The crowd went wild!

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Jill Scott - The one and only Jilly from Philly opened up the show by singing “Golden.” The crowd went wild!

Nia Long - Our host Nia Long rocked the stage all night with beauty, style and grace.

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Nia Long - Our host Nia Long rocked the stage all night with beauty, style and grace.

Raven-Symoné. - Raven-Symoné received the first honor of the night, the Young, Gifted and Black award.

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Raven-Symoné. - Raven-Symoné received the first honor of the night, the Young, Gifted and Black award.

Keyshia Cole - While performing “I Remember,” Keyshia Cole reminded us why she’s one of the most passionate singers in the game.

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Keyshia Cole - While performing “I Remember,” Keyshia Cole reminded us why she’s one of the most passionate singers in the game.

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Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant - Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant got a standing ovation when she took the stage to accept her Motivator award.

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Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant - Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant got a standing ovation when she took the stage to accept her Motivator award.

Ruby Dee - Actress Lynn Whitfield presented the iconic Ruby Dee with the Living Legend award.

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Ruby Dee - Actress Lynn Whitfield presented the iconic Ruby Dee with the Living Legend award.

Shontelle - Bajan artist Shontelle performed her chart-topping single “Impossible.”

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Shontelle - Bajan artist Shontelle performed her chart-topping single “Impossible.”

Ciara - Ciara presented the Visionary award to Missy Elliott, one of her best friends.

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Ciara - Ciara presented the Visionary award to Missy Elliott, one of her best friends.

VV Brown - UK artist VV Brown, performing “Shark in the Water,” held it down in a lineup that featured heavyweights.

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VV Brown - UK artist VV Brown, performing “Shark in the Water,” held it down in a lineup that featured heavyweights.

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Keri Hilson - Keri Hilson had the women in the audience nodding their heads in agreement as she sang “Breaking Point.”

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Keri Hilson - Keri Hilson had the women in the audience nodding their heads in agreement as she sang “Breaking Point.”

Monica - Monica’s performance of “Still Standing” was flawless. She even had the audience pumping their fists!

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Monica - Monica’s performance of “Still Standing” was flawless. She even had the audience pumping their fists!

Missy Elliott - Missy fittingly delivered an inspirational speech when she took the stage to accept her Visionary award.

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Missy Elliott - Missy fittingly delivered an inspirational speech when she took the stage to accept her Visionary award.

Four Women - Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi, Jill Scott and Kelly Price brought the house down with a memorable cover of Nina Simone’s “Four Women.”

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Four Women - Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi, Jill Scott and Kelly Price brought the house down with a memorable cover of Nina Simone’s “Four Women.”