Gormandizing in a fress of human beings who looked like me is how hungry I was as a child to see black award shows. I concede, I am still greedy to see black award shows that resemble people of color! I couldn’t wait to call every person in my family and my friends to tell them the Soul Train Music Awards was on or the Essence Awards was on. I inherited that pride from my Sancti-Fly grandma Lula. She loved to see colored (black) folks on television who looked like us; who contributed something positive to the world. She was beyond proud. It appeared easier to find out what time the shows would be aired and when. Black award shows used to be promoted on local television stations like WGN, ABC, CBS, and NBC. Today, a lot of the black award shows are not endorsed unless you have cable television. People who are interested in watching black award shows don't get a chance to view the shows because they don’t know when the shows come on. If you don’t’ have cable television you won’t be able to view most of the black award shows.
The BET Awards is always showcased in the month of June. This year the BET Awards will be aired in Los Angeles, of 2019. If you so happen to miss it, don’t worry. BET has a great track record of repeating the BET Awards show numerous times. You will definitely be able to see it. Black folks in television, sports and music will be honored.
Why don’t you just throw your hands in the air and wave it like you just don’t care. If you have no clue as to who some of these new Hip-Hop artist are, you are not alone. I surmise this would be a good time to tune into the BET Hip-Hop Awards. If you have children it’s good to know the artist they listen to. I am an aficionado of old school Hip-Hop, which won’t stop in my mind! The BET Hip-Hop Awards is an annual awards show that is usually showcased in the month of October. Well last year they did. This year the date might change. It is all about the genre of Hip-Hop and the industry of entertainers that will be performing Hip-Hop music. If you enjoy Hip-Hop, don’t stop! Please be sure to tune into BET to watch this awards show. Stay alert for the month of October. If there are any informative updates to add I will inform you.
Black Girls Rock (BGR) is usually aired around the month of August on BET. Please check your local BET channels to see the exact date and time for this year. You guys know how much I love watching this show. I become united in my excitement when this show is scheduled to air. Black Girls Rock has several flaming hot categories to honor black women and girls. They have the Living Legend, Shot Caller, Star Power, Community Change Agent and the Young, Black and Gifted awards. You do not want to miss it. Incidentally, this year Black Girls Rock is having a festival of magical girl power on March 8, 2019 during International Women’s Day. This spectacular event will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington DC. You do know that March is the celebration of Women’s History Month, right?
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The Essence Festival will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 5 to July 7. You are totally free to hang around after those dates. This yearly festival of black love and music will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. This event has a host of electrifying artist lined up. I think it's time for you to take a girl's trip or a couple's trip. Get out of the house and come visit another state as you party with a purpose at the Essence Festival of 2019.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Awards show will air live this year on March 30, 2019. You can catch this show on TV One. Check your local cable listings to find TV One.
The Soul Train Awards salutes black entertainers in the music industry. It is a celebration of all genres of black music. I remember the Soul Train Awards used to air on WGN but now it is televised on the cable station BET. It is aired during the month of November. BET currently has a series (American Soul) dedicated to Don Cornelius in light of him being responsible for the creative vision and legacy of Soul Train. If you have time check out American Soul on BET.
The Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards is an extension of the Soul Train Awards. This show specifically honors African American women artist, entertainers, trailblazers and all elevated levels of black love. This awards show is usually aired around the month of November. Please check your local cable station for the exact time and date as they often change yearly.
The Trumpet Awards honors black men and women who provide a sustainable quality of life to all individuals; making the world and communities better. This show has already aired. February 27th the annual awards show was shown on Bounce TV. Sorry if you missed it. It usually airs every year in February so check your local listings for next year.
The American Black Film Festival honors (ABFF) black people in film. Did you think I was going to say something else? No, it's all about black films. It's like the Academy Awards but the focus is on black cinema. Check your local BET listings for the exact time and date. Sometimes the award shows haven't updated their sites, therefore I am not privy to giving you the dates and times.
