::RECAP:: Black G!rls Rock
Photos by Gypsy Soul photog Nocturnal Charm
This past year more people were introduced to the creation of DJ Beverly Bond, Black Girls Rock (BGR), when it aired on BET. But what most may not know is that the charity was created a couple of years before it was unleashed to the world via television.
It feels good to have been up on the non profit and awards gathering long before its broadcast and to be able to witness a piece of the charity in person was an amazing experience.
Last Thursday, Washington DC gathered for The Black Girls Rock & Soul Tour sponsored by Chevrolet to celebrate black women making incredible achievements and to be serenaded by the likes of Be'la Dona, Avery Sunshine, and Melanie Fiona.
I was curious as to the union between Chevy and BGR and during the night was given the chance to ask Jocelyn Allen, General Motors Director of Regional, Grassroots, and Diversity Communications about the partnership. Graciously she relayed to me that the opportunity to highlight women in the community doing great works and projecting positive images was what sparked her interest and that by partnering with an event such as Black Girls Rock & Soul Tour, Chevrolet was able to be at the forefront of such an incredible mission. Ms. Allen also expressed her appreciation to be able to work with a corporation that supports and encourages the desires to be intimately apart of good community work and organizations such as Black Girls Rock.
The night started with a star studded red carpet graced by BET's Deborah Lee, communications guru Alvin Jones, Housewives of DC Paul Wharton, Big Tigger & Free, along with Omarosa, & Spinderella among others.
Open bars throughout the venue added just the right amount of social lubrication as the house rocked by the all girl band Be'la Dona. One great rendition they did of course was "Girls Who Run The World" by Beyonce...so very appropriate for the night.
Avery Sunshine took the stage and she mellowed the night out with some short references to some big songs like "Lady" by D'Angelo and "Outstanding" by The Gap Band.
In between sets DJ Spinderella, best known for her days with Salt & Pepper, added to the sound track of the night.
Finally, Melanie Fiona took the stage and sang popular favorite "Give It To Me Right" and new release "4AM". Beautiful as ever Melanie had us in the palm of her hands.
Make sure to check out Black Girls Rock at http://blackgirlsrockinc.com and make sure to make a donation to the charity. Also follow at @blackgirlsrock
Special thanks to Lisa and Courtney.
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