By Rivea Ruff ·Updated March 22, 2022
As ESSENCE gears up for our 15th annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, honoring some of the divine women of the big and small screens breaking ground with their expertly portrayed roles, we’re taking a look back at some of the defining moments of this legendary day each year.
Since the inaugural event in 2008, honoring the accomplishments and contributions of Jurnee
