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Black Girls Rock Awards to honour 4 groundbreakers

7y By Kwanele Mathebula

The 2019 BET Black Girls Rock Awards are set to honour 4 groundbreakers who are excelling in their respective fields. This year’s honourees include Angela Bassett who will receive the Icon Award, Regina King who will receive the Star Power Award, Ciara will receive the (Rock Star Award) and musician H.E.R. will receive the Young Gifted and Black Award.

This year’s awards will be hosted by Emmy award-nominated actress Niecy Nash. In a statement, she expressed her excitement saying in part: “We are celebrating Black women who serve the world with style, grace, class, and sass! Our honorees are truly shining bright. In a room full of Black girl magic anything could happen! This is going to be an amazing event.”

Black Girls Rock Awards to honour 4 groundbreakers. Congratulations!

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