By Okla Jones ·Updated March 23, 2022
What began as a luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of women who excelled in film and television, the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards has grown into one of those “must attend” events in the industry, and the opportunity to witness that females of color have on all forms of entertainment.
From its inception in 2008, this ceremony highlighted up-and-coming actresses, as well as established stars