The 2017 Black Women in Hollywood Awards

This year marks the 10th anniversary of ESSENCE's Black Women in Hollywood Awards, an annual event that celebrates groundbreaking and superbly talented Black women in Hollywood. And, for the first time, ESSENCE will switch the event from an afternoon luncheon to an exciting evening gala, where the next generation of Hollywood stars will be celebrated. Honorees at this year's event are Insecure's Issa Rae,musician and Hidden Figures star Janelle Monaé, How To Get Away With Murder's Aja Naomi King, and Black-ish star Yara Shahidi.
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