What a positve and uplifting way to highlight the accomplishments of black women and girls in every line of work! Co-hosted by Regina King and Tracee Ellis Ross, this event is entirely dedicated to the recognition of black women's accomplishments in entertainment, athletics, business, philanthropy, activism and more.  Saturday night at the Paradise Theater beautiful and talented, headlining performers joined together in celebration of this occasion.  Erykah Badu opened BGR 2011 with "Apple Tree", Jill scott performed "Hate On Me" to a standing audience and Mary J. Blige sang her classic jam "My Life" to perfection.

Special honorees included gospel legend, Shirley Ceasar, actress Taraji P. Henson, political activist, scholar and author, Angela Davis and the brave Ruby Bridges who at 6 years old was the first black child to integrate a white elementary school in the south.

There were several honorees and performers worth mention but we don't want give you too many spoilers!  Black Girls Rock 2011 will air on BET on Novermber 6th at 8pm/7pm Central. Make sure you watch!