Essence 12th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards honours Amandla Stenberg, Jenifer Lewis, Kiki Layne and Regina Hall, according to Essence this year’s honorees are extraordinary Black women in film and television that embody the timely event theme, The Power of Our Presence: Art & Activism.
Amandla Stenberg
The 23-year-old actress has built a name for herself as an an influential celebrity who has consistently used her platform to advocate for larger social causes impacting communities of colour.
Jenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis has built an unparalleled career whose longevity lends itself to her love for her craft and unwavering authenticity both on and off-screen.
Kiki Layne
Her performance in Barry Jenkins’ critically-acclaimed film If Beale Street Could Talk has ignited the conversation around the beauty of representation, as well as the power and resilience of transparent Black love.
Regina King
Since landing her first television role in 1992, Hall’s star has continued to shine bright in the industry for over 25 years in films like The Best Man, Love & Basketball, Scary Movie, Girls Trip and The Hate U Give, among countless others.
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