Black queens in Hollywood gathered at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday to celebrate the exceptional achievements of their colleague black girls making a difference in the world at the 2018 Black Girls Rock!
In attendance were Let it Up singer Ciara, Ava Duvernay, Misty Copeland, Stormi Reid and more. Honorees included Mary J. Blige (Star Power), Tarana Burke (Community Change Agent), Naomi Campbell ( Black Girl Magic), Janet Jackson (Rock Star), Judith Jamison (Living Legend) and Lena Waithe (Shot Caller). Audience were entertained with performances from Yolanda Adams, Jacqueline Green, H.E.R Tamia and Victory Boyd.
A tribute performance was made in memory of the late Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, by Cynthia Erivo. The Black Girls Rock! will be aired by BET on Sept.9 at 8 pm. The show was hosted by Girls Trip star, Queen Latifah.
Here are some of the best looks that walked the red carpet.
