Photos…BET’s 5th Annual Black Girls Rock! + Video Performances

C/O BET

Sunday evening, BET aired it’s 5th Annual Black Girls Rock Awards show hosted by Nia Long. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is an organization that takes an active role in being a part of the solution to the crisis facing young women of color. They’ve joined  forces with BET Networks for a monumental show highlighting the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made outstanding contributions in their careers, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in their communities.

Check out who won what and photos after the skip.

Ciara and Missy Elliott

Dr. Iyanla Vanzant

June Ambrose and Melinda Williams

Keri Hilson performed

Marsha Ambrosius, Kelly Price, Jill Scott and Ledisi performed Nina Simone’s “Four Women,” and Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman.”

• Raven Symone won the Young, Gifted and Black award.
• Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant received the Motivator award.
• Ruby Dee received the Living Legend award.
• Missy Elliott received the Visionary award.

Video Footage, Keri Hilson’s performance.

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Monica’s performance.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZukGJ1fc-g[/youtube]

Jill Scott’s performance.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuDWxQ8UQI8[/youtube]

Keyshia Cole’s performance.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAG4bNKjzL0[/youtube]