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Atlanta Georgia - The BLACK GIRLS ROCK Awards Returns to Television on LIFETIME as New Network Home 23 February 2024 ( news )
Atlanta , state Georgia ( By Press Release office)
Feb 23,2024
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Mayor’s Office of Communications
55 Trinity Avenue , Suite 2500 • Atlanta , Georgia 30303
The BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards Returns to Television on LIFETIME as New N
etwork Home
The City of Atlanta to Host Prestigious BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards in Landmark Celebration
ATLANTA
—– In a momentous announcement , Atlanta , Georgia , has been declared the host city for the 2024 BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards , marking a significant milestone as the city becomes the new epicenter for the world - renowned celebration . Over the years , BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® has honored the outstanding contributions of trailblazers , entertainers , icons , community activists , pioneers , business moguls , thought leaders , and rising stars . The eagerly awaited BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards are scheduled to be recorded live on June 27 , 2024 , at the iconic Fox Theatre in Atlanta , GA . This event is set to be the highlight of a broader , city - wide BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Experience , which will feature an array of events and celebrations throughout Atlanta , including The BGR! Expo , and the annual BGR! Film Festival , The BLACK CLOUD Tech Summit and the BGFEST concert series , further cementing the city ' s status as a cultural hub and celebrating the achievements and spirit of Black women globally .
Beverly Bond , the visionary founder of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens , made the announcement on Friday February 16 , at City Hall along with several of Atlanta ' s high profile power broker women executives .
"Atlanta ' s vibrant cultural heritage provides the ideal backdrop for our celebration , " Beverly Bond remarked . "Establishing the BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards and the BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® EXPERIENCE in Atlanta represents a critical juncture for our brand . Under Mayor Andre Dickens ' ingenious leadership , characterized by his dedication to community , cultural enrichment , innovation , and equity , we are laying a robust groundwork for this trailblazing collaboration . " Bond further stated , "Together , we aim to establish the BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® EXPERIENCE as a vital cultural milestone in Atlanta and a strategic partnership that propels both BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® and the city towards a future rich with cultural impact and mutual growth . ”
Mayor Andre Dickens expressed his excitement about Atlanta hosting the BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards , underlining the significant cultural and societal contributions expected from this partnership .
“We are thrilled that Atlanta has been selected as the host city for the 2024 BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards . BLACK GIRLS ROCK! is a world - renowned celebration of the incredible resilience , strength , and accomplishments of black women and girls , ” said Mayor Andre Dickens . “We know that Atlanta is the city that influences everything and the perfect place to host such a historic and influential event . Atlanta has been nationally recognized for our commitment to championing diversity , gender equality , and inclusion efforts and we believe in the power and promise of women and girls . ”Mayor Andre Dickens expressed his excitement about Atlanta hosting the BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® Awards , underlining the significant cultural and societal contributions expected from this partnership .
As Atlanta gears up to welcome BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® , this partnership signals the start of a long - term legacy of cultural celebration and empowerment . It amplifies the event ' s mission - driven focus , offering not just a celebration but a source of inspiration for future generations .
For press inquiries , contact: Lisa Sorensen pr@blackgirlsrock . com
For talent inquiries , contact: Sonya Marchand bgrtalent@blackgirlsrock . com
For partnership inquiries , contact: Michele Ghee Expectant Media
info@expectantmedia . com
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