BET ANNOUNCES THE 2023 "BET HER AWARDS" DINNER HONORING KANDI BURRUSS, KYM WHITLEY, MARSAI MARTIN, MC LYTE, SAM JAY, AND THASUNDA BROWN DUCKETT, HOSTED BY BEVY SMITH
BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), has announced the return of the "BET Her Awards" on March 5, 2023, in Atlanta. Sponsored by Walmart, this event honors Black women's contributions across various fields under themes like Black Love, Joy, Pride, and Power. Notable honorees include Kandi Burruss, Kym Whitley, and Marsai Martin, alongside performers Tamela Mann and MC Lyte. The awards celebrate the resilience of Black women and reaffirm BET Media Group's commitment to uplifting the Black community through strategic partnerships and innovative programming.
- The "BET Her Awards" aims to uplift and honor Black women's contributions, potentially boosting community engagement and brand loyalty.
- Strategic partnerships with Black women-owned businesses during the event align with community reinvestment goals.
- The event's sponsorship likely enhances visibility and prestige for participating brands like Walmart.
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THE STAR-STUDDED EVENT
Hosted by author, actor, media personality, and pop culture queen Bevy Smith, the "BET Her Awards" will gather the most celebrated and transformative women across industries. This year's honorees will be recognized for their contribution to uplifting women to dream, inspire, create, and overcome including
"Black women are the backbone of their communities," said
The 2023 "BET Her Awards" honorees include:
- LOVE Award -
Kandi Burruss , an accomplished singer-songwriter, record producer, actress, and businesswoman, will receive the LOVE Award, honoring women whose work advances Black love and relationships. - JOY Award presented by My Black is Beautiful -
Kym Whitley , comedian, and actress, will receive the JOY Award, honoring women who advance the feeling of Black joy. - RISING STAR Award presented by American Express - Marsai Martin, actress and the youngest Black Executive Producer in history, will receive the RISING STAR Award, which honors a "young, gifted and Black" rising star who is making a difference in their community.
- LEGEND Award presented by Walmart - MC Lyte, lyricist, inspirational speaker, DJ, pioneer, hip hop icon, voiceover artist, and entrepreneur, will receive the LEGEND Award, honoring those who have demonstrated Black excellence by committing their lives to advance love, joy, pride, and power.
- PRIDE Award presented by Discover -
Sam Jay , stand-up comic and Emmy®-nominated writer, will receive the PRIDE Award honoring women who advance inclusivity and representation for the LGBTQ+ community through their work. - POWER Award - Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and Chief Executive Officer of TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions, will receive the POWER Award, honoring successful women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders who pave the way for others in business, while supporting Black women's initiatives.
Innovative programming like the "BET Her Awards" furthers
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