FBG Spotlight: Black Girls Rock Awards

Sunday, October 17, an organization called Black Girls Rock held its 4th annual awards ceremony to honor several woman of color of their postive imagery in the media. FBG wanted to spotlight Black Girls Rock because a lot of their principles and ideals line up with those of Fabulous Brown Girl (and their name is FABULOUS) This year the honorees were Raven Simone, Naomi Campbell, Mary J Blige, and Janelle Monae

Black Girls Rock was founded out of the disdain that a lot of women of color have against hip hop "videos, magazines and other visual media." Instead of fighting these media avenues, the founder, popular female disc jockey, Beverly Bond, started Black Girls Rock as a mentoring and advocacy foundation for "at risk" female teenagers.

A major goal Black Girls Rock is dedicated to is combating the psychological effects of the negative portrayal of black women in the media by..

• building girls self worth and self-esteem
• broadening their horizons
• and helping empower them through discussion, education, counseling, and mentorship

Take a look at the beautiful honorees!

Raven Simone, Young, Black and Gifted Award Honoree

Mary J. Blige, ICON Honoree

Naomi Campbell, Fashionista Award Honoree

Janelle Monae, Who's Up Next Award Honoree

Check out the footage from YBF.com correspondent Kourtney "KRich" Richards as she chats with the honorees and attendees on the red carpet!!