Today the Obamas circled back with the official lineup, which includes Black Girls Rock founder Beverly Bond on the ones and twos, and a live discussion with Leonardo DiCaprio about his 'Before the Flood' documentary.

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Former television judge Joe Brown has been banned from practicing law in the state of Tennessee. The state Supreme Court ordered that Brown be placed on an inactive status that would prevent him from overseeing legal matters. According to reports, Brown is battling type II diabetes and is suffering from the “effects of prescribed medication […]

  Black Girls Rock! is not just an awards show, it’s a year-round organization that helps empower young women. Its founder, DJ Beverly Bond has…

Giving young black girls positive reflections of themselves is a must because it improves their chances of growing into their fullest potential—regardless of how it ruffles the feathers of those who lack a fundamental understanding in the intersecting inequalities for marginalized people.

   This weekend, BET and Centric air Black Girls Rock! and awards show that celebrates the achievements of African-American women in different areas of entertainment,…

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Earlier today, news came that First Lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to appear at this year’s “Black Girls Rock!” celebration, which tapes Saturday, March 28…

Beverly Bond brings Black Girls Rock back to BET for it’s second airing, a night filled with beautiful women with honorable achievements. This year’s Black Girl’s Rock 2011 honorees included many familiar faces and new ones also. To help keep track, we’ve complied a list of who received an honor and what it was for […]