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Live from the 2012 Black Girls Rock Awards

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.

By · October 14, 2012October 28, 2020
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Black Girls Rock 2012: Brandy

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.

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