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ESSENCE-REGINA KING, SANAA LATHAN AND ELAINE WELTEROTH CONFIRMED AS PRESENTERS FOR 2019 ESSENCE BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD

Feb 20, 2019 | Featured, Press Alert | 0 comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REGINA KING, SANAA LATHAN AND ELAINE WELTEROTH
CONFIRMED AS PRESENTERS FOR
2019 ESSENCE BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD AWARDS
CELEBRATING ART AND ACTIVISM,
FEBRUARY 21, 2019 IN BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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AMBER RILEY TAKES THE STAGE FOR AN INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE

#BlackWomenInHollywood

NEW YORK, NY (FEBRUARY 19, 2019) — Regina King, Sanaa Lathan and Elaine Welteroth have been confirmed as presenters for the 12^th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Beverly Hills, CA on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Adding to the ‘Black Girl Magic’ on stage will be a performance by award-winning singer and actress Amber Riley. This year, ESSENCE celebrates the global influence of Hollywood’s leading female artist-activists and will honor actress Amandla Stenberg (“The Hate U Give”), actress/singer and author Jenifer Lewis (“Black-ish”), actress KiKi Layne (“If Beale Street Could Talk”) and actress Regina Hall (“Shaft”). The event will be hosted by singer/actress Kelly Rowland.

Join us for the #BlackWomenInHollywood Facebook live stream on Thursday, February 21^stat 11:15 AM PST. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @essence #BlackWomeninHollywood and join in on the discussion on Facebook.

The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards is presented by The Ford Motor Company and sponsored by AT&T, L’Oréal Paris, Walmart, Geico and Warner Bros.

About ESSENCE Communications Inc.

ESSENCE Communications is the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 17 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content. With a multi-platform presence in publishing, experiential and online, ESSENCE encompasses its signature magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; as well as live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival. Essence Communications is owned by Essence Ventures, an independent Black-owned, technology-driven company focused on merging content, community and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of people of color.

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No Strings Attached E-News Announces the Second Annual Online Film Festival

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Recognizing that online is the new way of watching movies, news, and television series, the No Strings Attached E-News (NSAEN) team wanted to reach out and create a new movement in the world of film, movie and independent film with a concept that recognizes the new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity and produce fresh standout entertainment. The NSAEN Film Festival is inviting new filmmakers and film professionals from around the world to submit entries in this exceptional online film festival beginning July 1, 2018.

In an era where opportunity for emerging artists is threatened on several fronts, NSAEN seeks to draw attention to independent filmmakers in several forms and genres. Entries are divided into the following categories: