- See Star Galleries: Juelz Santana, Trina, Black Eyed Peas and Rihanna, Jamie Foxx, Jermaine Dupri, Ashanti and more.
- Get free daily email and mobile alerts from VIBE.com.
- Subscribe and save $36 on VIBE Magazine
- Have a news tip? Email us
- Read more vibe.com news headlines.
October 18, 2006 @ 7:00 pm
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc and VH1 Hip Hop Honors Pay Tribute to MC LYTE
"Lyte has been involved in the [honors] program every year whether she’s presenting or making her presence felt on the red carpet, “said founding board members, Michaela Angela-Davis. “She‘s such a homegirl; she‘s so great, and so we wanted to honor her.”
right Founded by hip hop DJ Beverly Bond, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. was primarily set up to be a mentoring program to help young black women interested in careers in music obtain the skills and guidance necessary to be successful in the business.
"We’re giving the young girls examples of women who have worked in the industry as well as helping them construct a healthy and professional self-esteem, so they can get in and realize that there are other jobs aside from being a booty girl," added Davis.
In addition to honoring female MCs, BGRI has partnered up with the DJ Scratch Academy and has developed a program that will allow girls to learn how to scratch and make beats.
“We’re just getting started,” concluded Davis, “and hopefully we will build across the country with other black women in the industry-because mentoring is the key that crosses people over.”
Article tags: Black Girls Rock, DJ Beverly Bond, Hip Hop Honors, MC Lyte
Page printed from:
http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2006/10/black_girls_rule_inc_honor_mc_lyte/
Top 25 Stories
Featured Galleries
Turnin' Me On: Keri Hilson
Keri's click-snap game is on point. Check out this 20-plus photo gallery for proof...
Keri's click-snap game is on point. Check out this 20-plus photo gallery for proof...
Soul Train Awards 2009
Photos from the Soul Train Awards Pre-Party at La Pomme
Photos from the Soul Train Awards Pre-Party at La Pomme
Lady Gaga's Paparazzi
Pop music's most eccentric had a Monster year. Check out some highlights.
Pop music's most eccentric had a Monster year. Check out some highlights.
Halle Berry Gallery
One look at this photo gallery will show you why Hurricane Chris dedicated a song and dance to Halle.
One look at this photo gallery will show you why Hurricane Chris dedicated a song and dance to Halle.
Halloween 2009 In Pictures
Stars in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Las Vegas show their true colors on Halloween.
Stars in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Las Vegas show their true colors on Halloween.
Chris Brown
Peep these snapshots fresh off the video set of Chris Brown's second single, "Crawl." Look out for the Cassie cameo, too!
Peep these snapshots fresh off the video set of Chris Brown's second single, "Crawl." Look out for the Cassie cameo, too!
Precious Premiere
The premiere of Tyler Perry's critically acclaimed motion picture brought out the biggest and brightest.
The premiere of Tyler Perry's critically acclaimed motion picture brought out the biggest and brightest.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is now “Sleeping With A Broken Heart," but we keep you awake with a gallery of her pics.
Alicia Keys is now “Sleeping With A Broken Heart," but we keep you awake with a gallery of her pics.
Rihanna: R U Ready?
With Rihanna's "Russian Roulette" heating up airwaves, we take a look at RiRi's best shots--all 56 of them!
With Rihanna's "Russian Roulette" heating up airwaves, we take a look at RiRi's best shots--all 56 of them!
Lebron James Photos
On and off the court, Lebron shows his savoir-faire.
On and off the court, Lebron shows his savoir-faire.
Chris Brown Pics
Chris Brown is on the comeback trail. Check out these snapshots of CB in his element.
Chris Brown is on the comeback trail. Check out these snapshots of CB in his element.
Beyoncé Gallery
From Destiny's Child to Dreamgirls to top diva, Beyoncé is the baddest B.
From Destiny's Child to Dreamgirls to top diva, Beyoncé is the baddest B.
home