Since 2006, BET Networks has exemplified the excellence in black women from all walks of life with the annual Black Girls Rock!™ event and that legacy appear to be upheld with this year’s upcoming broadcast.

The ever legendary Queen Latifah has been tapped to host the 2018 Black Girls Rock!™ Awards and the occasion will be especially special for it’s taking place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ, her hometown.

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Coming in September. #staytuned 🖤👑

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