While we were at work today a discussion arose about the awards coming up on BET called "Black Girls Rock!" We all wanted a t-shirt and I spent the majority of the morning searching for the shirt after all we are "Black Girls," and we ROCK. So I went on a quest to find the shirt and went on to BET.com at that point I discovered that the title and the phrase didn't originate from BET they got it from and partnered up with Beverly Bond, because I had never heard that name I wanted to know more. Who was she and where did she come from. Also what exactly is the Black Girls Rock movement? on BET.com they posted the following:
Beverly Bond Founder of Black Girls Rock Inc. |
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is an organization that takes an active role in being a part of the solution to the crisis facing young women of color. For the past four years, we have enjoyed the opportunity to enrich the lives of girls from 12 to 17 years old through mentorship, arts education, cultural exploration and public service. At BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc., young women are offered access to enrichment programs and opportunities that place special emphasis on personal development through the arts and cooperative learning.
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is now joining forces with BET Networks for an unprecedented worldwide broadcast of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! The event will be a historic and monumental show highlighting the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made outstanding contributions in their careers, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in their communities.
To read more visit.
http://www.bet.com/Specials/blackgirlsrock/bgr_about/default.htm
So the question still remained where were the T-shits? Well I found them by following Beverly on twitter she posted a few hours later that we could make donations and shop at www.blackgirlsrock.org
The link is below happy shopping! Don't forget to tune in Sunday November 7th at 8/7c with your Host Nia Long for the showing of Black Girls Rock! Awards
http://blackgirlsrock.org/
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