Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae and former ESSENCE editor Susan L. Taylor were amongst this year's honorees. See how the most fabulous Black women celebrated each other at this year's BGR Awards.
Brandy performs at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King
Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King take on their hosting duties at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 and later receives her “Star Power” award.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Idris Elba
Idris Elba speaks onstage at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 and spins at the Black Girls Rock after party in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys rocks the stage at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 and later recieves her “Rock Star” Award.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Susan Taylor
Former ESSENCE editor-in-chief Susan L. Taylor accepts her “Inspiration” award onstage at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 wearing a vintage piece borrowed from her mother Diana Ross’s closet. We love!
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 where she received the “Living Legend” award.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Ciara
Ciara attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City wearing a Givenchy ensemble.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae accepts her “Young, Gifted and Black” award at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Regina King
Host Regina King attends at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Lala Anthony
La La Anthony makes a fabulous turn in a Balmain dress and Christian Louboutin pumps at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Meagan Good
Meagan Good rocks an American Apparel ensemble on the red carpet of BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012. She later presented Janelle Monae with her “Young, Gifted and Black” award.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Marsha Ambrosius
Marsha Ambrosius attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: SWV
SWV takes the stage at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Janelle Monae and Alicia Keys
Honorees Janelle Monae and Alicia Keys share a laugh at the 2012 Black Girls Rock! at the Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Bow Wow
Bow Wow attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater 2012 in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Estelle
Estelle speaks onstage at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: India Arie
India Arie attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Luke James
Luke James attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Bridget Kelly
Bridget Kelly attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Eric Benet
Eric Benet attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Miss Mykie
106 & Park host Miss Mykie attends BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 at Paradise Theater in New York City.