Article By: Ashia Skye

 Kelly Rowland will host the 12th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards for 2019. The celebration takes place February 21 in Beverly Hills, coincidently during Oscar week.

Acttresses like Amandla Stenberg, Jennifer Lewis, KiKi Layne, and Regina Hall will be honored for their contributions and activism.

“I’m so honored to host this year’s Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards and shine a light on four exceptional women for their art and social activism,” Said Kelly. “With this phenomenal Oscar-week celebration, Essence creates a special place that elevates the beauty, power and magic of Black women.”