Essence Announces Presenters For 14th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards

Essence, the 100% Black-owned media brand dedicated to Black women and announced its full presenters line-up for its 2021 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards airing tonight, April 22^nd, at 7 pm (ET). Essence Announces Presenters For 14th Annual Black Women in Hollywood’ Awards

Building on its years of providing platforms to ensure Black creatives “receive their flowers” for their contributions to Hollywood and global culture, this year’s theme, “Mastering Our Stories,” will focus on the resiliency of Black women in Hollywood through the years—including during the unprecedented pandemic. This year’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards presenters are: comedian/actress Leslie Jones, actor Yahya Abdul Mateen II, activist Tarana Burke and director Kasi Lemmons. Essence Announces Presenters For 14th Annual Black Women in Hollywood’ Awards

A variety of voices were also featured in the tribute videos for the honorees, including touching soundbites from: Danny Glover, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Janelle Monae, Billy Porter, Colman Domingo, Donald Glover, Danielle Brooks, Chloe & Halle Bailey, Algee Smith, Margaret Avery, Barbara Broccoli, Natasha Lyonne, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Meghan McCain and more. The previously announced honorees are: EGOT winner, producer and entrepreneur Whoopi Goldberg; Award-winning and OSCAR-nominated actress, Cynthia Erivo, EMMY Award-winning actress/producer Zendaya, showrunner Michaela Coel; and Andra Day who will also perform. The event will be hosted by Laverne Cox. Essence Announces Presenters For 14th Annual Black Women in Hollywood’ Awards

ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood will be streamed as a virtual experience for the first time and will air Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 7-10 P.M. (ET) on ESSENCEStudios.com and ESSENCE.com. 

In addition, ESSENCE’s Oscar week activities will culminate with its second annual ESSENCE Hollywood House, which will be held on Friday, April 23^rd, registration is free of charge.

Hosted by actress Storm Reid with participants include: Aunjanue Ellis, Marcus Scribner, Adjoa Andoh; Golda Rosheuval, Charles D. King  and Christina Elmore. ESSENCE Hollywood House an experience that features thought leaders, industry stakeholders and members of the creative community including actors, directors, writers, showrunners, studio heads and others who will lead a curated schedule of interactive conversations, virtual panels, masterclasses, fireside chats and more. It will be featured on ESSENCEStudios.com and ESSENCE.com on Friday, April 23^rd. 

Essence’s May/June 2021 issue features its annual Black Women in Hollywood Issue highlighting each honoree.