(The Root) — Call it perfect timing. Black Girls Rock makes its television debut this weekend on BET as the public image of black women continues to be dragged through the mud. It is difficult to miss recent reports, blogs and viral videos exploring why many of us will never marryor even come close to finding a good man, complaining that our standards are way too high and that we have attitude problems, or explaining that our credit is bad. For the black woman left feeling a bit deflated, what a refreshing surprise to find BET coming to the rescue with the premiere of the Black Girls Rock Awards show. The event honors outstanding women in entertainment, community service and science. This year’s show honors Ruby Dee, Raven-Symone, Missy Elliott, Keke Palmer, Iyanla Vanzant, Teresa Clarke and Major General Marcelite Harris.
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