The annual event honors Black women making marks in the film and television industries.
has championed the Black Women in Hollywood Awards to commemorate the Black women who are the story makers, storytellers, story-doers and story-sharers that cultivate the entertainment ecosystem that the world cherishes and loves deeply,” Caroline Wanga, president and CEO of Essence Ventures, said. “We are privileged to have this sacred platform that illuminates the on-going accomplishments of Black women at our annual luncheon in its 16th year since inception.
Over the past 16 years, Black Women in Hollywood has grown from a luncheon for 400 guests to an “oasis of sisterhood and a safe space for Black women to fully see, hear and embrace one another.”is also bringing back its fourth annual Essence Hollywood House, held on March 10, which provides live content and meaningful conversation to drive more inclusion in Hollywood.
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