A Diva State of Mind

Founded by DJ Beverly Bond, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons and helping them empower themselves.  BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is an organization that takes an active role in being a part of the solution to the crisis facing young women of color.

For the past four years, BGR has enjoyed the opportunity to enrich the lives of girls from 12 to 17 years old through mentorship, arts education, cultural exploration and public service. At BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc., young women are offered access to enrichment programs and opportunities that place special emphasis on personal development through the arts and cooperative learning.

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. joined forces with BET to host the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards at the Paradise Theatre in New York City on October 16, 2010.  The show highlighted the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made significant contributions in their careers and serve as positive role models in their community.

Hosted by the fabulous Nia Long, awardees included Missy Elliott, Keke Palmer, Raven-Simone, Ruby Dee and many more.  Performers included Jill Scott, Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle and Keri Hilson.  This year BET is sharing this amazing awards show with its audience. The award show will be televised on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 8pm. 

So Sunday night, make it a girls night and enjoy the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards And while you’re watching, think about this….why do you rock??!

Visit http://www.blackgirlsrock.org/ to learn more about BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc.  Visit BET to learn more about the show on Sunday.

Jazmine Sullivan is FINALLY back!! She took over the R&B charts in 2008 with her debut album Fearless  and she has teamed up with Missy Elliott again to return to the music scene.

Her new video “Holding You Down” is a 80′s/early 90′s theme video with a few special appearances from rap artist of the 80′s/90′s. (What’s ironic is that I’m writing this post at the same time Brown Sugar is playing on BET, a movie based on the music of the 80′s and 90′s). The video is cute, vibrant, highlights some fall trends (metallics and military styles) and features blatant product placement of Nuvo. 

It looks like R&B is making it’s way back to the airways this fall.  Jazmine Sullivan is another artist we can look forward too!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwZl9WCHjnc

What do you think of Jazmine’s new single?