Black Women Film Network Summit
From the venue:
Black Women Film Network (BWFN), the longest-running organization of its kind championing and supporting Black women in film and television, proudly announces its 2024 class of honorees to be celebrated during the awards luncheon at its ninth annual BWFN Summit – powered by Cvent – on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Loudermilk Conference Center (40 Courtland St NE) in Atlanta, GA. This year’s honorees are:
- Lena Waithe (Emmy-winning writer, Hillman Grad founder, producer, actress: “The Chi,” “Master of None,” “Twenties,” “Boomerang,” “Queen & Slim,” “Kokomo City”) - TrailblazHER
- Mona Scott-Young (Monami Productions CEO, “Love & Hip Hop” franchise creator) - RainmakHER
- Gail Bean (actress: “P-Valley,” “Snowfall”) - Black Woman Rising
- Raamla Mohamed (creator/showrunner/EP “Reasonable Doubt”) - StorytellHER
- Amber Rasberry (senior executive film development, production, acquisitions, Amazon Studios) - PowerbrokHER
“We are delighted to once again present our annual BWFN Summit, thanks in part to generous support from NBCU Launch, Amazon, Aspire TV+, and Cvent,” said BWFN Board Chairwoman, Chiquita Lockley. “From the picket lines to major press moments, we’ve heard strong voices like Gina Prince-Bythewood, Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, and Issa Rae consistently address the need for equity for Black women across the spectrum of the entertainment industry. This year’s theme “Standing on Business: How Creatives Get the Bag” reflects this push for equity, which is our purpose and our why.”