Royalty begins, then it comes back to defend your middle passage of excellence towards your magic that never ends. Black Girls Rocked in dominant power that was oh so pretty as the 2019 Black Girls Rock! awards show was aired on BET Sunday night (September 8). Their signature was present, steady, and ready to uplift the spirit of true blissfulness; drowning you in the sisterhood you’ve been craving for. As I watched, I yearned for more of those Black Girls that Rocked in their unique style, their womanhood, and in their ivy league beauty. Black Girls that Rocked (non-stop) put deep dents of empowerment in the black girl’s hips, breeding confidence. Black Girls Rocked faith exceedingly, bleeding in a sober abundance of love covenants where Afros glowed in unity codes, signaling the embrace that they are the face of the human race. Black girls and women were doing it in influence as Black Girls that Rocked manifested dreams like Angela Basset purposely did as our Mother-Queen. Black Girls Rock as they continue to make all things work for their good! They reclaim they are certainly more and the contradiction of less does not define them. Black Girls Rock! is not a trendy word or phrase. It is where longevity meets a foison of emancipation; imperative to black women and black girls to masticate on until equality reigns.
Angela’s legacy is trapped in the belly of longevity. Queen Basset received the Icon Award. Angela Basset is the lighthouse of sisterhood, unity, and a flaming hot work ethic. Angela has always represented as a Black Girl that Rocks! with grace. Angela reminds all Black Girls that Rock to never ever compromise your integrity. Always stay true to yourself. Her speech was the epitome of everything you thought you needed. She reminded Black Girls that Rocked how we are destined for greatness, so do not give up! She said our voices matter!
“When you are told you are not good enough, you tell them, not only am I good enough, I am more than enough. When they say send her home, you tell them I am home. I am the foundation of what we call home! When they tell you, you’re angry or nasty, you tell them that they’re mistaken. This is me. This is me being resolute and standing firmly in my truth. And when they say you are not beautiful. You tell them that you are the descendant of royalty. And you are a queen.” This is why Angela is a Black Girl that Rocks!
“When you are told you are not good enough, you tell them, not only am I good enough, I am more than enough. When they say send her home, you tell them I am home. I am the foundation of what we call home! When they tell you, you’re angry or nasty, you tell them that they’re mistaken. This is me. This is me being resolute and standing firmly in my truth. And when they say you are not beautiful. You tell them that you are the descendant of royalty. And you are a queen.” This is why Angela is a Black Girl that Rocks!
She rocks in her ‘gone girl’ magic as a producer, a director, an actress and as a Black Girl that has been Rocking for over 20 years in the entertainment industry. It is definitely Regina King’s season for grace and favor as she was honored for the Star Power Award. Did I mention she recently won a Golden Globe. Regina articulated how it’s is very imperative to have a platform where Black Girls that Rock can come together in their love and light to rock in each other’s inspiration. She is the intercession of stimulation. This is why Regina King is a Black Girl that Rocks!
Let's talk about the goodies of Ciara. Did you know Ciara created her own entertainment company? Yes, she is such a boss-lady! She was acknowledged as our Rock Star. Ciara wanted her message to resonate profoundly with all the Black Girls that Rock but specifically with young girls. She told them that no one can close a door that God has opened for them and to believe in the power of manifestation. She also advised them to be patient. "Being your own click will be your strongest attribute." This is why Ciara is a Black Girl that Rocks!
Debra Chase is a Shot Caller. She is a bad mama jamma for sure. This Black Girl that Rocks has been representing black women in film and television for over 30 years. She worked for Disney for 20 years. The singer Brandy starred in the first black Cinderella with Whitney Houston in light of Debra Chase pleading her case for black representation. Debra Chase is also responsible for bringing The Princess Diaries to life. Debra Martin Chase wanted to make content that was meant to help represent Black Girls that can Rock on the big mainstream screen. "We are so powerful when we stick together. We are unstoppable." This is why Debra Martin Chase is a Black Girl that Rocks!
Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R) learned how to play four instruments by ear at 8 years old. She received the Young, Gifted & Black Award. She is an Asian and Black Girl that Rocks. She is a melting pot of musical genius. H.E.R individual style rocks in wow! Wilson's focus is dreaming big. H.E.R represented a message of motivation to all the Black Girls that Rocks! “We are limitless. We are inevitable. We refuse to be put in any kind of box. You can be whoever you want to be. We have the power to control our own narrative. We are dreamers and doers. True power resides in Black Girls that Rock." This is why H.E.R is a Black Girl that Rocks! I love her music!
These women are the blessings against oppression. They are Sancti-Fly Mamas and courageous activist! They are anointed to fight and win! They are the main reason why we need our own moments. We need Mothers of The Movement! There sisterhood was up to nothing but goodness as they encouraged Black Girls that Rocked not to remain quiet when it comes to ensuring truth and justice is fluent for black families. The Mothers of The Movement: Sabrina Fulton, Maria Hamilton, Cleopatra Cowley, Lucy McBath, Geneva Round and Gwen Carr are standing up for racial equality in America. Each of the women had non violent children who were all killed by gun violence or by the police. Mothers of The Movement received the Change Agent Award. The Mamas wanted Black Girls that Rock to understand how important their voices are and to speak up against injustice. "We are our own definers. We must stand up for truth. We can't ignore this. We can't wish it away." This is why The Mothers of The Movement Rock!
I am so thankful to Beverly Bond for giving Black Girls that Rock the unity and glory of sharing our beautiful stories; giving us the power to have our moment and endure all the things we have conquered as we help to straighten our sistas crowns. I ain't never loved a show the way I love Black Girls Rock! You already know how much! Kudos to Niecy Nash for hosting the show. I adore Black Girls that Rock! Each year my affection intensifies! The tribute to Toni Morrison was a special recipe of awesome sauce. Continue to use your magic and spread it everywhere. This is why we rock!
“In a world that often overlooks us until it’s time to imitate us, Black Girls Rock! It is time to uplift our own without apology." - Nicey Nash
I am so thankful to Beverly Bond for giving Black Girls that Rock the unity and glory of sharing our beautiful stories; giving us the power to have our moment and endure all the things we have conquered as we help to straighten our sistas crowns. I ain't never loved a show the way I love Black Girls Rock! You already know how much! Kudos to Niecy Nash for hosting the show. I adore Black Girls that Rock! Each year my affection intensifies! The tribute to Toni Morrison was a special recipe of awesome sauce. Continue to use your magic and spread it everywhere. This is why we rock!
“In a world that often overlooks us until it’s time to imitate us, Black Girls Rock! It is time to uplift our own without apology." - Nicey Nash
